Scioto County, Ohio - Chapter 5, 1903

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was organized August 14th, 1866, with sixteen members. The original officers were: H. Rosenberg, O. B.; C. C. Bode, U. B.; Christian Hehl, Rec. Sec'y.; F. C. Daehler, Finance Secretary; John A. Henocks, Treasurer. At present there are forty-five members, and the present officers are: Chas. P. Staum, O. B.; Julius Hortel, U. B.; John Herrman, Rec. Secretary; John Link, Finance Secretary; Valentine Roth, Treasurer. It meets at the Harugari Hall, No. 28 Gallia street.

was established August 21, 1872, with twelve charter members. The original officers were: John J. Minor, Worshipful Master; John Cooper, Senior Warden; Wesley Benson, Junior Warden; J. Q. Weaver, Treasurer; W. H. Holland, Secretary; Joseph Turned, Senior Deacon; Dan Briggs, Junior Deacon; B. S. Free man, Senior Steward: P. L. McDaniel, Tyler. The present officers are: John W. Evans, Worshipful Master; Joseph Johnson, Senior Warden; N. J. Dixon, Junior Warden; Benjamin Johnson, Treasurer; Leroy Johnson, Secretary; louis Myers, Senior Deacon; Joseph Goins, Junior Deacon; H. C. Johnson and William Harris, Seuior Steward and J. S.; Frank Washington, Tyler. There are 15 mesnbers. Massie Lodge No. 115, Knights of Pythias was organized June 27, 1878, with 21 charter members. The original officers were: F. A. Stearns, P. C.; M. C. Wesson, C. C.; William Waller, V. C.; Duncan Livingstone, Prelate; W. H. Williams, K. of R. and S.: Sam J. Huston, Jr., M. of F.; Charles Kinney, M. of Ex.; J. N. Lutz, M. A. : The name of the lodge was. Dionysius, No. 115, and was known as such until June 10, 1885, when the name was changed by resolu'tion to the present name, Massie, for Henry Massie, the founder of Portsmouth. The lodge used the hall over Amann's drug store on the east side of Market street, until the spring of 1880, when it moved to the Vincent Building, on the southeast corner of Court and Second streets. About April 1, 1885, it occupied the lodge room of Scioto Lodge, I. O. O. F., on the northeast corner of Court and Fifth streets. On January 1, 1889, the lodge moved to the old Wilhelm opera house, on the northeast corner of Fourth and Court streets. On January 1, 1898, it located in the Damarin Block, northwest corner of Second and Court streets. There are 183 members. The present officers are: S. B. Adams, C. C.; Joseph B. Craigmiles, V. C.; William Keller, P; Samuel Schloss, M. at A.; Otho Grinshaw, M. of W.; Volney R. Row, K. of R. and S.; N. T. Moreland, M. of E.; ' George L. Gulker, M of F.; Arthur De Voss, I. G.; James F. Wanless, O. G. The 'Trustees are: John M. Williams, P. 8S. Revare and James F. Wanless.

was organized May 2d, 1879. with sixteen charter members. The original officers were: Dr. A. B. Richardson, Past Regent; Capt. N. W. Evans, Regent; Geo. D. Selby, Vice Regent; Capt. E. E. Ewing, Orator; Jno. K. Duke, Secretary; Dr. C. P. Dennis, Treasurer; T. Frank Lloyd, Collector; Alex Warner, Chaplain; Albert A. Fuller, Guide; H. P. Pursell, Warden; J. M. Dawson, Secretary; Dr. A. B. Richardson and Dr. R. M. Gibson, Medical Examiners. There are two hundred and ten members at present. The present officers are: Jas. N. George Past Regent; C. W. Kessinger, Regent; Rev. C. A. Fellows, Vice Regent; Wm. C. Knost, Orator, T. A. Russell, Secretary; D. E. Edwards, Collector; Jos. W. Bratt, Treasurer; Wm. C. Roof, Chaplain; Jas. H. Wolff, Guide; H. Reutinger, Warden; J. H. Grim, Secretary; and Dr. P. J. Kline and Dr. S. S. Halderman, Medical Examiners. The council meets in the Odd Fellow's Hall, corner Court and Second street. } was organized January 11, 1882, with forty-seven members. The first officers were: Jacob A. Yinger, President; Peter Schropp, Vice-President; A. M. Straub, Corresponding Secretary; M. A. Haybert, Finance Secretary; Simon Balmert, Treasurer; Adam Buch, George Sommer and John KF. Scherer were the first trustees, and Rev. A. Nonnen was the Spiritual Advisor. The officers of the military branch were: Frank Kricker, Captain; Adam Buch, First Lieutenant; Peter Schropp, Second Lieutenant. Mr. Kricker was elected captain, but died of smallpox before taking his office, and then the following officers were elected: Adam Buch, Captain; Peter Schropp, First Lieutenant; John F. Scherer, Second Lieutenant. The present officers are: John W. Snyder, President; Lee Sommer, First Vice-President; Frank J. Hmmet, Second Vice-President; George A. Balmert, Corresponding Secretary; Herman Huels, Jr., Finance Secretary; George Sommer, Treasurer. Rev, A. Nonnen igs Spiritual Adviser, and the Trustees are: George A. Goodman, Albert J. Reitz and Jacob A. Yinger. The military branch has been discontinued. The Council meets at St. Mary's Hall.

was instituted November 12, 1889, with forty charter members. The first officers were: Past Chancellor, J. S. Bush; Chancellor Commander, W. B. Anderson; Vice Chancellor, Charles C. Seebohm; Prelate, Charles E. Hard; K. R. and S., T. M. Becker; Master of Exchequer, J. M. Stockham; M. of F., Charles W. Zell; Master at Arms, John Brushart; I. G., George B. Chase; O. G., George Walters. At present there are 170 members and the present officers are: P. C., George J, Hoesch: C. C., Emerson Marr; V. C., Charles J. Pressler; M. at A., Arthur Ridenour; M. of W., Charles E. Debo; Prelate, Edward E. Knost; K. R. and S., J. C. Kercheval; I. G., Wells H. Jones; O. G., N. B. Crabtree.

Thos. B. Nichols, Tyler. The Trustees are Dr. W. D. 'Tremper, John Heer, Will M. Pursell, H. S. Grimes and George M. Osborn. Its meetings are held at their lodge rooms, corner Second and Court streets, on the second and fourth Wednesdays.

was organized October 11th, 1894, with eighteen members. The first officers were: C. M. Dressler, Court Deputy; E. K. Woodrow, C. R.; Geo. D. Bauer, V. C. R.; R. A. Cross, F. Sec'y.; Joseph Tracy, R. Sec'y.; J. W. Dodge, Chaplain; B. A. Andries, S. W.; Joseph B. Krouse, S: B.; L. C. Peel, P. C. R.; E. Coriell, Treas.; T. H. Davidson, C. Phys.; H. T. Fairtrace, J. W.; L. Huddleseon, Jr. B. At present there are one hundred and sixty-four members, and the present officers are: James Zeigler, C. D.; Charles Flowers, C. R.; Nathan D. Edwards, V. C. R.; John L. Edwards, F. S.; G. H. Staten, R. S.; W. C. Yeager, Orator; August Arnold, Treas.; Geo. D. Bauer, Jr. P. C. R.; Dr. F. W. Williams, C. Phys.; Albert Aur, S. W.; Frank Wolf, Jr. W.; Daniel Steavens, Sen. B.; Frank Flowers. Jr. B. They meet at Dice's Hall on Gallia street.

It was named for Lieutenant Colonel George B. Bailey of the Ninth Virginia Infantry, who lost his life November 10, 1861, at Guyandotte. He has a sketch on page 247 of this work. He was the Captain of the first Company which went out from Portsmouth, Ohio, - G, ist O. V. I., three months men.

The charter members of the Post were: C. A. Barton, deceased, L, T. Beatty, Fred Coburn, George L. Dodge, C. P. Dennis, John K. Duke, P. B. Dickison, E. E. Ewing, deceased, C. M. Finch, deceased, A. J. Finney, George Hisher, John D. Jones, Dr. P. J. Kline, T. J. Pursell, W. W. Reilly, deceased, Fred Stearns, George D. Selby, George Terry, W. F. Whitney, W. B. Wiliams. The first officers were: C. P. Dennis, Commander; W. W. Reilly, Senior Vice Commander; P. B. Dickison, Junior Vice Commander; John K. Duke, Adjustant; C. M. Finch, Surgeon; Rey. J. H. Hawker, Chaplain; George D. Selby, Quartermaster; John D. Jones, Officer of the Day; John K. Duke, Sergeant Major; W. F. Whitney, Quartermaster Sergeant.

The present officers are: Samuel McElhaney, Commander; J. J. Davidson, Senior Vice Commander; D. P. Pratt, Adjutant; T. J. Pursell, Quartermaster; Abram Rogers, Officer of the Day; George Brandau, Chaplain; Dr. P. J. Kline, Surgeon; W. H. H. Montgomery, Sergeant Major.

St. Peter's Benevolent Society was organized July 2, 1873, with forty-two charter members. The original ofiicers were: Albert Knittel, Sr., President; Adam Weis, Vice-President; Anton .

Mateer, First Secretary; John Rottinghouse, Second Secretary; Alexander Glockner, Treasurer. At present there are fifty-six members. Their present officers are: Herman Huels, President; George Sommers, Vice-President; Fred Schmidt, First Secretary; Jacob Semmelbeck, Second Secretary; Leo Gribble, Treasurer. It meets at St. Mary's Hall. : wep inithe autumn of 1870, Miss Mary E. Switzer invited Misses Anna Glidden, Alice, Bonsall, Maggie Jones and Rey. Mr. J. F. Franklin to meet at her home, the residence of Rev. Mr. Mitchell, to discuss the advisability of organizing a Reading Club. Preliminary steps were taken and on October 14, 1870, the same parties with the addition of Miss Lizzie Glover, Rev. Hosea Jones, Messrs. Sherman Johnson and EK. N. Hope met at the home of Miss Maggie Jones and organized the Portsmouth Reading Club. Mr. E. &. Ewing was the first chairman, and Miss Switzer the first secretary. The following persons were enrolled the first year: Miss Bonsall (Mrs. Higgins), Miss Dainarin (Mrs. A. B. Voorheis), Rev. Mr. Franklin, Miss Glidden (Mrs. Houts), Miss Glover (Mrs. Henry Hess), Miss Jones (Mrs. George Mason), Miss Rilda Martin, Miss Morris (Mrs. W. M. Pursell), Miss M. J. Peebles, Miss Switzer (Mrs. E. B. Moore), Miss Kinney, James Newman, S. B. Jenn.ngs, E. F. Draper, Sherman Johnson and EB. K. Ewing. The programs during the first twenty years consisted of selections from favorite authors recitations and music. Of late years it has become quite a literary club with programs covering a wide scope, original papers, poems, discussions of current events, historical, political and scientific topics. Its membership is limited to forty.

The tenth anniversary was celebrated with a banquet at the home of Capt. and Mrs. E. B. Moore; the fifteenth at the home of Mr. J. F. Towell; the twentieth, at the home of Capt. and Mrs. N. W. Evans; the twenty-fifth at the home of Miss Damarin, and the thirtieth, at the residence of Dr. W. D. Tremper. At this banquet only four of the first year members were present, Mrs. Moore, Miss Peebles, Mrs. Voorheis, Mrs, E. E. Ewing and Mrs. Mason. Names of members retiring from the club are placed on the honorary list, which now enrolls 366 names. Twenty-three members have died. The active members enrolled at this date are: Mesdames D. B. Cotton, D. B. Dillion, N. W. Evans, H. Hibbs, L. Hall, N. Kinney, H. W. Miller, E. B. Moore, J. S. Rardin, George Scudder, W. Schwartz, J. S. Thomas, W. D. Tremper, F, Helfenstein, Julia Turley, Misses Grace G. Cotton, Alice Duduit, Gladys Evans, Lucy Hall, M. Y. Moore, M. J. Peebles, Mary Reed, Anna Ross, Thyrza Spry, Clara Waller, Messrs. B. H. Dillon, N. W. Evans, H. Hibbs, H. W. Miller, G. D. Scudder, J. S. Thomas, W. Schwartz, Rev. J. D. Herron, Drs. Lorin Hall, Arthur Moore, J. S. Rardin, S. D. Ruggles, W. D. Tremper, G. H. Williamson.

Was organized February 20, 1891, by a number of ladies, a few of whom had been conducting a History Class for a period of fourteen years. On April 21, 1891, it was admitted to the National Federation, but it withdrew in 1900. Its membership is limited to sixty active and twenty associate members. The following women in the order named have served as presidents: Miss Grace Cotton, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Evans, Miss Margaret J. Peebles, Mrs. Pauline Esselborn, Mrs. Julia W. Alger, Mrs. Mary B. Draper, Mrs. Mary S. Cotton, Mrs. Ella Overturf, Miss Maggie Firmstone, Mrs. Mary A. Royse, Mrs. Alma Caskey, (Vice President served as President on Mrs. Overturf's removal from the city.) Mrs. Lena Kline Reed is the President. It is a charter club of the Ohio State Federation organized at Springfield in 1894. Mesdames Mary E. Draper and Mary S. Moore have served on the State Club Extension Committee. The deceased members are: Mesdames A. W. Huber, 8. B. Tewksbury, J. H. Beyerly, J. W. Alger, Misses B. R. Hall, A. E. Purdum, Kate Taylor and Mrs. S. O. Titus. The object of the club is to '""Develope and improve the intellect of women, create a center of thought and action for the promotion of literary, scientific and artistic growth."

The New Century Club F was organized January 31, 1902, by the Club Extension Committee of the Woman's Literary Club, composed of Mesdames Mary. S. Moore, Lena R. Labold, Charl T. Newman. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Clara M. Pursell, President; Mrs. Effie M. Walker, Vice President; Mrs. Emma J. Graham, Secretary and Mrs. Agnes C. Ricker, Treasurer. Executive Board: Mesdames Louise G. Leete, Sadie W. Hibbs and Miss Kate Reilly. The Club joined the State Federation April 21, 1902. The object of the Club is literary study, The membership is limited to forty,

The Junior Literary Club was organized in 1896 by three friends who read Shakespeare together on Saturday afternoons. The next year, through the interest, and with the guidance of Mrs. Edgar F. Draper, a member of the State Committee for Club Extension. the Junior Literary Club adopted the name ot The Clover Club, and, with a few additional members, joined the State Federation in October, 1897.

The Clover Club programs have covered current events and the history of Ohio, France, Russia and England. In connection with the study of Russia, the Club secured the services of Dr. Crawford, of Cincinnati, a former consul to that country, who gave an illustrated lecture upon Russia; and as a courtesy to the Clubs that have entertained the Clover Club, an interesting lecture upon Holland was given by Miss Perry, also of Cincinnati. Twice a year the Club holds an "Open Meeting," to which guests are bidden. The membership is limited to twenty-five.

Was originally formed in the Spring of 1893 with about fifteen members. Alex. M. Glockner was Chairman and David Stahler Secretary. It was reorganized in the Fall of 1895. and incorporated February 11th, 1896, with Fred. N. Tynes President and Dan W. Conroy Secretary, at which time it had about thirty-five members. The purpose for which the Club was formed is the advancement of the general interests of cycling, to ascertain, protect and defcnd the rights and privileges of members in good standing and to promote friendly and social relations among the members thereof. The present officers are: Oscar W. Newman, President; Geo. W. Zottman, Vice President, and John W. Berndt, Secretary and Treasurer. The Club Rooms are conveniently located at 15 West Second Street, the old William Maddock residence. The membership has steadily increased since its organization, and is now more than two hundred.

Was organized in October, 1899, with $5,000 stock. There were 104 stock-holding members and 52 contributing members. The original officers were: Frank V. Knauss, President; Harry S. Grimes, First Vice President; John Heer, Second Vice President; Simon Labold, Third Vice President; Robert C. Myers. Secretary, and Dan W. Conroy, Treasurer. The first Board of Directors was composed of the following: Frank V. Knauss, Harry S. Grimes, Wells A. Hutchins, A. J. Finney, D. C. Williams, Chris. Heer, and Theo. Doty. The present officers are: Harry S. Grimes, President; Floyd L. Smith, Secretary, and Dan W. Conroy, Treasurer. The prasent Directors are: H. S. Grimes, George Walters, W. G. Williamson, F. V. Knauss, Simon Labold, A. T. Johnson, Theo. Doty. There are 156 members. |'The Club Room is at 15 East Second Street,

The act under which it was authorized was passed May 14th, 1878, and will be found on Page 541, Volume 75, of the Laws of Ohio. The same law is now Sections 4003 to 4006, Revised Statutes. This bill was introduced into the Legislature by Honorable R. H. Hayman, on March 23d, 1878. On October 2d, 1878, the Board of Education, of Portsmouth, Ohio, gave the building in the northwest corner of Fifth and Court Streets. On June 18th, 1879, the first library committee was appointed, consisting of George O. Newman, President; H. A. Towne, Secretary, and James F. Towell. Mr. Newman still remains President of the Board. The committee since were: Henry Tracy, who succeeded James I'. Towell; A. B. Alger, who succeeded Henry Tracy and Asa Holcomb, who succeeded H. A. Towne, at his death. Since then the committee has been George O. Newman, A. B. Alger, and A. T. Holcomb. On August 12th 1879, the Publie Library was opened, and ColonelJames E. Wharton was obtaining donations of books from every source, On Janury 21st, 1880, the venerable

Dr. G. S. B. Hempstead delivered a lecture at All Saints Chapel, on "Puritan Intolerance and Persecution," for the benefit of the Public Library. On September 22d, 1880, the Library had 3,953 volumes, gathered by Colonel Wharton. Up to this date the Library and improvements had only cost $400. On September 28th, 1881, there were 5,000 volumes in the Library. On February 2, 1884, the Times published an article to the effect that the idea of the Public Library in Portsmouth had originated with the Honorable R. H. Hayman. On September 22d, 1888, a new Public Library Building, to cost $3,000, was proposed, and the money was solicited by publie voluntary subscriptions. On the 13th of April, 1889, the new building was about complete. It cost $3,300.

There was levied for the Public Library, when the law first went into effect, one-tenth of a mill, and it produced, the first year, about $400. The law was amended in Volume 78, Page 176, April 18, 1881, to increase the levy to two-tenths of a mill; and that produced about $900 revenue. Voltme 92, Page 309, April 24th, 1896, the levy was increased to three-tenths of a mill, which produced $1,600 to $1,700 per year. The number of books in the Library at its epening was 400. The number of books at present are, miscellaneous, about 12,000, and public documents, 6000. The amount expended for books at first was about $400.per annum. The amount now expended is about $1,200 per annum. The number of patrons in the c.ty is about 4000 - adults, 3000, and children, 1000.

The tollowing notes about the attempt to found a library in Portsmouth were taken from old city newspapers. On January 26th, 1839, the Portsmouth Library Company met and made the dues $5 per year. The subsequent history of the Company is unknown. February 25th, 1839, at a meeting, 8S. M. Tracy was President and Henry Bliss, Secretary. Articles of Association were adopted, and nine Directors were elected. They were: B. Kepner, Edward Hamilton, John Rose, S. M. Tracy, G. 5S. B. Hempstead, John F. Thornton, B. F. Conway, Thomas Charles and Henry Blake.

On July 19th, 1839, the Company had a collection of books at John Clark's room on Front Street. The Company proposed to erect a building. On December 20th, 1839, John Clark called a meeting of the Directors for December 23d. On May 2d, 1840, the Company met and organized under the charter from the Legislature. The Library Company, on February 11th, 1842, was addressed by Colonel O. F. Moore and Rey. Dr, Burr.

On May ilth, 1865, there was another effort to found a Public Library. A society was organized, with #5 per year membership. On June 25th, 1865, the Company elected officers: Rey. &. Burr, President; George O. Newman, Vice President; J. W. Bannon, Secretary, and William Kinney, Treasurer. It is not known what became of this organization,

On July 29th, 1901, Mr. Henry Lorberg, an enterprising young man connected with the press in Portsmouth and of excellent literary taste, interested himself and procured from Mr. Andrew Carnegie the offer to donate $50,000 to the erection of a Public Library, in the city of Portsmouth, on condition that the city should donate and expend $5,000 per year for its support. The Board of Trade took the matter up and approved it. The proposition was accepted by the city of Portsmouth, and it purchased 137% feet front on Gallia Street, between Waller and Offnere Streets, and notified Mr. Carnegie that the site was provided, It also appointed a committee on the erection of the building composed of three Councilmen - George H. Matthews, Melvin Funk, and Edward Poffenberger; and two citizens - George E. Kricker and Charles F. Daehler. At this time no arrangements have been made to merge the present Public Library, under the control of the City Board of Education, with the Carnegie Library, under control of the City Council.

The movement for this institution began on January 21, 1874, at a meeting of the ladics at the First Presbyterian Church, to consider the organization of such an institution. Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. D. B. Cotton, and Mrs. D. N. Murray addressed the meeting. On the lith of Febpuary, following, Mrs. D. B. Cotten, Mrs, Francis Helfenstein, Mrs. S. R. Ress, Mrs. J? K. Lodwick, and Mrs. Samuel Reed went to Marietta to obtain information in regard to the Children's Home there. Mrs. Coil. P. Kinney offered te donate two lots on Third Street for the building. but the offer was not accepted. On Aprii Ist, following, a meeting was held at the Presbyterian Church. Judge Henry A. Towne presided. Mr. A. McFarland was Secretary. Mr. Murray Shipicy, of Cincinnati, President of the Cincinnati Children's Home, was there and made an address. A subscription was taken up and $3,150 raised, of which $1,000 was subscribed by Mr. John G. Peebles, $1,000 by B. B. Gaylord, $500 by Mrs. Rachel Hamilton, $150 by James Y. Gordon, $100 each by Mrs. Dunlap, Robert Beil, Miss Mary Gaylord and Dr. Cotton.

On the 24th of June, 1874, the City Council gave the use of the City Hospital in order that the Home might be started at once, and it was opened in that place on the Ist of October, 1874.

On February 13th, 1875, there was a spelling match at the Sixth Street M. E. Church for the benefit of the Home. The receipts were $70. On February 29th, $626.20 was paid for plans for the Home, and another spelling match was held on the 13th of February at the Court House. Mrs. Dr. Norten won the prize, being the last one on the floor. On February 20th, 1875, another spelling match was held. This time it was the gentlemen against the ladies. N. W. Svans was captain fer the ladies and John Morris for the men: Gol. 0. F. Moore and L. C. Damarin were umpires, and E. &. Ewing was pronouncer. Captain William Moore missed the first werd. Muss Alice Hayes, Miss Jennie Smith, of West Union; Miss Chattie Lewis and Mss Maggie Fry were the last four ladies on the floor. George Helfenstein was the last man, and Miss Alice Hayes the last lady. Miss Hayes went down on "confinable," and Mr. Helfenstein won the prize - a cail bell. Miss Hayes won "Sooten's Geographical Gazetter" as a second prize. The receipts were $100.

On the 19th of August, 1875, the Commussioners of the County, James Ledwick, O. B. Gould, and N. Shakart, sat in the courtroom and listened to arguments "pro and con" in regard te the Commissioners letting the build.ng of the Children's Home. R. N. Spry, the Prosecuting Attorney. gave it as his Opinion that the Commissioners had the right to let the work. Col. O. F.. Moore, H. A. Towne and N. W. Evans favored the proposition, and A. CG. Thompson and J. W. Bannon opposed it.

On November 8, 1875, the contract was let to J. W. Purdum for $18,800. On November 3d, 1875, the first annual report was published, signed by Mrs. ~ H. A. Tewne, Secretary. The Home had thirty-six children and cared for forty-eight during the year. :

On the morning of the 18th of August, 1876, the Children's Home was burned. The loss was $8,000. On the 23d of August, 1876, Mr. Purdum refused to rebuild. The Commissioners ordered $1,000 repairs at once. On September 26th, 1876, bids for repairing were accepted by the Commissioners. On the 15th ef April, following, the Commissioners ordered advertising for bids for the completion of Children's Home. The building of the Home was completed and turned ever to the County. It was kept by an association of ladies at first, consisting of 57 members, and during the period of one year 51 meetings were a held. In April, 1875, through the influence of Mrs. Col. O. F. Moore, a Sunday- y school Was organized in the Home. Mr. Sam Reed went the first Sunday, and Miss Emma Bell and Mrs Dan Ryan were the only teachers. Mrs. John B.

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free of all charges. Afterward Dr. McDowell was the physician. During the time the ladies managed the Home, the Supply Committee consisted of Mrs. J. K. Lodwick, Miss Mary Peebles, Mrs. George Johnson, Miss Marion Firmstone. The ladies, during their management, received and disbursed $1,129.22. They also received many donations in clothing and provisions.

On August 6th; 1877, the County Commissioners turned the Home over to the Trustees, John G. Peebles, James Y. Gordon and William Kinney. William Kinney resigned and S. C. Morrow was appointsd in his place. -On March Ist, 1877, the following appvintments were made: S. C. Morrow, two years; James Y. Gorden, three years; John G. Peebles, one year. Mr. James Y. Gordon resigned March 1, 1882, and was succeeded by E. E. Ewing. He served until March 1, 1890, when he resigned, and Mr. W. K. Thompson was appointed in his place and served until his death in March, 1901. Mr. Frank B. Kehoe succeeded Mr. Thompson. Mr. John G. Peebles served as Trustee until March, 1, 1901, when his son, John Peebles, was appointed to succeed him. Mr. Morrow resigned December 1, 1882, and was succeeded by Mr. Samuel Reed, who served until May 5, 1895, when he was succeeded by Mr. George D. Selby. On May 12, 1895, the Board was increased to fonr members and Dr. J. F. Davis was appointed. The present Board is as follows: Messrs, G. D. Selby, Frank B. Kehoe, John Peebles and J. F. Davis.

The first officers among the ladies who managed the Home were: President, Mrs. D. B. Cotton; Vice President, Mrs. C. P. Lloyd; Recording Secretary, Mrs. H. A. Towne: Correspending Secretary, Mrs. E. F. Draper; Treasurer, Mrs. James Y. Gordon. Mr. Robert Bell was the first Clerk of the Board, and served until his death in December, 1883. Since that time Mr. W. C. Silcox has been Clerk.

'September 16, 1882, the association had 70 members, $55.50 in the treasury, $300 subscribed, and a bequest of $500. Mrs. F. E. Duduit, Treasurer; Essie Towell, Secretary.

September 21, 1896, the corner-stone for the new Home was laid. Dr. P. J. Kline made an introductory address, Rev. D. S. Tappan, D. D., the prayer, and Hon. James W. Newman the regular address. The following are some facts taken from Mr. Newman's address: Mecting to organize was held May 7, 1882. Censtitution adopted May 30, 1882, and its first officers elected. The first Home was a small house on Bond Street. The first inmate received November 6, 1883. In July, 1884, the old Clough Homestead, on Fourth Street, was purchased. Krom the beginning there has been nine inmates. Mrs. Jane Calvert made a beauest of $500, also Mrs. Rachel Hamilton. Hon. John T. Wilson donated the ground on which the néw Home wii stand. The lot on which the, new Home was to stand was sold by Henry Massie, the founder of Portsmouth, to Uriah White. He married Mary Huston, daughter of William Huston, and a sister of Captain Samuel J. Huston. They were married by Robert Lucas, a _ Justice of the Peace, July 8, 1808. This information was put in the corner-stone _ by John G. Peebles, whose parents, John and Margaret Peebles, came to Portsmouth, Ohio, April 3, 1819. The number of the lot is 144. The new Home was to contain 15 rooms.

February 11, 18987, the Home was completed and thrown open to the public. It cost $4,220.08. Subscribed for same, $3.390. Changes were made which increased the cost to $6,446.51, including heating.

was organized in 1869 and re-organized in 1901. There are 135 members. and the officers are: H.S. Grimes, President; George D. Selby, First Vice President;

Prank V. Knauss. Second Vice President: Floyd L._ Smith, Secretary, and George E. Kricker. Treasurer. The Directors are: HS. Grimes, George D. Selby. F. V. Knauss, J. W. Sarnon. George M_ Appel. Samuel Reed, A. T. Johnsan, John Heer, A. T. Holcomb, Simon Labold. Frank L. Marting.