Zanesville, Ohio - The Annexation Of Putnam To (part 3 of 8)

A committee was accordingly appointed, consisting of J. C. Guthrie, Levi Whipple, and A. x. Guthrie, to ascertain whether funds sufficient to erect such a building could be obtained.

This committee was also instructed to adopt a plan of a house, and estimate the cost of different sites that might be offered, and report at a subsequent meeting.

church should be under the control of the proposed Presbyterian Church, of Putnam, that its seats should be free, and, with the consent ofthe Trustees, be open to all denominations of orthodox Christians.

Another similar meeting was called March 16th, when the committee, previously appointed, submitted a plan, proposing that the house be seventy feet long, by fifty feet wide, of one story above the basement, of not less than eighteen, nor more than twenty feet high, with a vestibule ten feet broad, anda gallery above for singers,and over this a cupola for a town clock, provided the subscriptions be sufficient : the audience room to be of brick,and the basement of stone, and in such style as the committee might determine.

A Building Committee was then appointed, consisting of Alvah Buckingham, J. C. Guthrie and Levi Whipple, and the present site selected, on land generously donated by Mr. Whipple, 'and the committee were instructed so soon as a suflicient sum should be subscribed,to collect material and complete the house at the earliest period practicable.

A subscription paper was immediately prepared. and subscriptions, amounting to $5,190 obtained, mostly in cash, but some in labor and in trade. Of sixty-four names, three subscribed $600 each ; one $450, one $309, two $275, three $255,two $110, one $105, and two $100; the rest was in smaller sums, descending as low as_ three dollars. Mr. Alvah Buckingham Was appointed to superintend the building. In December, tion was presented to the Presbytery of Lancastor, then sitting in Zanesville, asking that body to set off the members of the church residing in Putnam and vicinity, disposed to unite in the enterprise, and organize them into a distinct church.

The Presbytery granted the request, and appointed William Culbertson to perform this duty. It was rather an ungracious service to require of a man, as he said, *'to sever his own body."

The church was formed on what the Presbytery of Philadelphia had denounced as an erroneous and dangerous principle - the principle of ''elective affinity." The organization was etfected on the first day of January , 1835. Onthat day, the individuals specially interested, met in the Methodist Church, which had been generously granted for that purpose, and after a sermon and prayer by Mr. Culbertson, thirty-six persons, eight males and twenty-eight females, members of the United Church of Zanesville and Springfield, signified their desire to unite in a new organization, and were accordingly dismissed, and constituted the Presbyterian Church of Putnam.

Their names, as recorded in the sessional records, were as follows: Levi Whipple, Eliza Whipple, Eliza Tucker, Lucy R. Whipple, Sarah iurgess Sy Ax Guthrie, George N. Guthrie, Eliza Silvey, Margaret Silvey, Horace Nye, Lucinda Nye, A. A. Guthrie, Amelia Guthrie, Lucy Sturges, Pamelia Guthrie, Edwin Putnam, Pax

The church, says Dr. Kingsbury, began in 1833, had now been completed, and about the middle of February, 1835, the exact date I have not been able to find, it was dedicated to God, with appropriate services, by the Rev. William H. Beecher, a member of the Presbytery of Cincinnati, who commenced preaching here soon after the organization of the church. The following hymn, written by himself, was sung on the occasion :

Should thy full glory on us rise, Our life would faint in sweet surprise ; Nature Thine awful brightness veils, And sweetly milder beauty tells.

After the organization, January rst, 1835, the congregation proceeded to ballot for three Elders, when Levi Whipple, Edwin Putnam, and A. Austin Guthrie were chosen, and, on the 21st of February, 1835, the Rev. William H. Beecher nam, they having been ruling Elders in the church of Zanesville and Springfield, and to ordain Mr. Guthrie, by prayer and the imposition of hands, giving, at the close, an appropriate address, both to the Elders and the congregation.

and Congregation of Putnam was duly tmcorporated by an act of the Legislature, Alvah Buckingham, Solomon Sturges, Increase Mathews, Harry Safford, William Silvey, Julius C. Guthrie, Albert A. Guthrie, Horace Nye, Matthew Gillespie, Levi Whipple, Edwin Putnam, Samuel C. Haver, James Thompson, Robert Safford, Samuel Glass, Cyrus Merriam, and Albert G. Allen being the incorporators.

On March rith, of this year, a congregational meeting was held, of which Mr. Culbertson was Moderator, for the purpose of choosing a pastor, and resulted in extending a call to Mr. Beecher, promising him a salary of not less than five hundred dollars, the minority stating that they were entirely willing to concur with the majority in their selection. The call, which was in the usual form, was signed by the Elders and trustees, in behalf of the congregation. The trustees were : Dr. Increase Mathews, J. C. Guthrie, and Solomon Sturges. This call was presented to the Presbytery. September 3oth, 1835, and having been accepted by Mr. Beecher, a committee, consisting of Rev. James Culbertson, and Rev.

following. this people till January 18th, 1839, when the pastoral relation was dissolved. His pastorate was, in many respects, a successful one.

January rst, r8yo. the Rev. Addison Kingsbury. D.D., was installed over this church by the Presbytery of Lancaster. The Rev. Jacob Little, D.D., of Granville. Ohio, preached the sermon, from Jeremiah iii: 15: **And I will give

Samuel W. Rose, of Burlingame, gave the charge to the people. They have all finished their course, and, having kept the faith, have entered upon their reward.

Ata meeting of the congregation, held December 15th, 1857, after the election of a new Board of Trustees, it was resolved. '** that the trustees be instructed to adopt a more efficient mode of increasing the funds necessary for the support of the church, by renting such a number of pews as they may deem expedient."

The salary of the pastor, which, in 1844, had been reduced to six hundred dollars a year, on account of alleged inability to raise more, was restored to eight hundred dollars, the amount stipulated in the original call.

At a meeting, held November 15th, 1858, two Ruling Elders - Samuel Haver and Ebenezer Buckingham - having declined to serve any longer, and a third - Mr. Gillespie - having moved to the country, it was determined that others should be added to the Session, and accordingly. George P. Guthrie, Frederick Tracey, and Hudson C. Ward, were elected. These brethren. having signified their acceptance, were ordained and installed on Wednesday evening, December 2oth, 1858, at which time the pastor delivered an eloquent and solemn charge to the Elders and congregation, on their respective duties.

In 1866, the church was thoroughly repaired, the gallery removed, a new tower erected, and the building slate-roofed, at a total cost of between seven and eight thousand dollars.

The bell was a gift, by Frank Sturges, of Chicago, whose childhood was spent here. The bell that summons to worship rings a melodious peal :

"Let us kneel ; God's own voice is in the peal, And this spot is holy ground. Lord forgive us! What are we, That our eyes this glory see, That our ears have heard this sound !"

At the annual meeting of the congregation, for the election of trustees and other purposes, held in April, 1868, it was resolved, ** that the paster's salary be raised to at least one thousand dellars."

In the spring of 1871, Mrs. Elizabeth Hardenbaugh presented to the church the beautiful baptismal font, which stands in front of the platform, at the right of the pulpit.

Mr. A. A. Guthrie, the last of the original EL ders of this church, died February rth, 1874. and, it being deemed expedient to fill his place, on the 23d of September, following, a meet was called, and Thomas E. Richards was elect

SABBATH-SCHOOL. - As early as 1818, a Sabbath-School was started in this village, by Mr. Henry Safford, assisted by Mrs. Eliza Whipple, George Warner, and others. The school was held in the Stone Academy. In 1820, it' was removed to Zanesville. In 1828, the school divided and formed a Union School with the Methodist brethren, who subsequently withdrew, and in 1835 the school connected with this church began to be taught in the basement of this building, and numbered sixty-five scholars. The average attendance, from that time to 1858, was 148, and in 1859, it reached: 192.

Mr. A. A. Guthrie was the first Superintendent. Ile filled that position more than forty years, Messrs. Calhoun, S. Sturges and Guthrie relieving him during two years. In 1860, the present Sabbath School hall was built. The building cost about $2,000, of which sum Mrs. Lucy Sturges contributed $1,000. It was dedicated December goth, 1860, when the pastor preached an able sermon on ''Christian Culture." The school has been a priceless blessing to the eflicient auxiliary to the church. The average attendance during the seventeen years next preceding January 18th, 1877, was 236. The highest number during apy one year, was 300. Not less than 3,500 pupils have enjoyed its advantages. To many it has been '' the gate to heaven.' Several have become ministers of the Gospel; one, at least, a foreign missienary. On the death of Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Alfred Barton was chosen Superintendent, and he was subsequently succeeded by Rey. George F. Moore, who now fills that office.

At a congregational meeting, held March 15th, 1878, Dr. Addison Kingsbury resigned his charge, and asked the congregation to unite with him in requesting the Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relation. At the same meeting, a call was made for the pastoral services of Rey, George F. Moore, of Bloomingburg, Fayette county. Ohio, who, having accepted it, was installed on the 14th of May, following.

The benevolent work has been as follows, as reported by Dr. Kingsbury=-who says, 'only since 1849 can the exact amount be determined, though a proximate estimate can be given for the whole peyiod," * * * 'The following figures are below, rather than aboye the amount

Foro mie SN Bsiongs. sivas nate cevegane waacceuestuvacecdaks sai $10,389 00 Flor Morelpny MASslOnaatsscsivpubessevsades tess toi ss 9,577 00 MorsbidiGpvlons«smsssutescntuasassnesrssaenepaseen 0 Gxecdies a? 2.000700 TOD EAU DIRODULON sy cataeys vasandeeclectaarsaaPeenyeheinent te sects ee 1,497 00 HOTACHULGH LVAObLON ve, ss <oisceuncaetaaetaaesveneanranscanners 2,622 00 Por' Ministerial sRelict.,<cosssevasase +s eravssiecnewapsslavevas ot 644 00 Bor Breed merc ugcasencsranmpeckaatesiiesse- Pen eae 192 00 For Contingent Fund of the General Assembly .... .. 286 36 HOM MINGCeMAMO OME... uashecteuantiesateaatersasesncasnatsses 6,337 00 Total for Benevolent Purposes..........-:e+ +++) $34,375 36 Current Expenses of the Congregation........c..0:56 42,000 00 Original cost of the Church ..............+6 $ 6,000 00 Charges and repairs on Church....... ....- 10,000 B04 16,000 00 Grand Totalinaicsmsrasceabostnenverserderuk es $92,375 36 THe Parsonace. - The foundation of this house was laid in the autumn of 1848. The next summer, the walls were put up and enclosed. The brick were laid by Benjamin Tuttle and John Randall, and the woodwork was done by Joseph Collins and John Metcalf. The Buckingham Manse, as it was called, cost about $3,700, of which $1,500 was bequeathed for the purpose by Mrs, Eunice Buckingham, on condition that the congregation raised in cash, $1,500 more, which they did. Mr. Alvah Buckingham superintended its construction and paid the additional expense, above the estimated cost. The erection of this building, besides supplying a want of the church, transformed a spot, previously a skating pond in winter, and an unsightly waste in summer, into beautiful grounds, with a commodious residence for the pastors of the church, for which the donors will ever be 'theld in grateful remembrance."

Tuirp BAprisr Cuurcu, [CoLtorep, | - This church was organized in the old brick school house, on Moxahala avenue, Putnam, August 29th, 1863, by Rev. Isaac Jones, who was also the first pastor, and served the church very acceptably for ten years. He was succeeded by the Rev, Adam Green, who served during 1874 and 1876, Rey, Isaac Jones was again called to the pastorate in 1878, and served two years, when he was succeeded by C, M. J. Clarke, the present pastor,

' feet, situnte on Mowahala avenne, between Harrison and Pierce streets, and cost, with the lot, about $2,500, The present officers are ; - Deacons - Johu Cook and Henry Ennis, Clerk - F, Palmer, This church organigation is subject to the Eastern Ohio "Anti-Slavery Baptist Associa-

Unirep BRETHREN was organized at the house of Mr. Greul, on Eighth street, April 8th, 1865, by the Rev. Casper Streich, of Pomeroy, Ohio, who was sent here by the German Conference of U. 3. The following persons constituted the church organized: Fred Greul, Barbara Greul, Christopher Bischoff, Henry Veit Bauer, Gertie Bauer, Julius Bauer, Christian Bischoff, Susan Bischoff and Kate Streich.

During 'the first year, the congregation worshiped from house to house. Their church, a substantial brick building, sixty by twenty- eight feet, was built during 1866, and is located on lot eleven, square eighteen, west side of Seventh,

The congregation has been served by the following ministers: Rev. Casper Streich, three vears ; Rev. Wm. Orth, three years ; Rev. Jacob Schotlen! two years ; Alay? C. Stumpf, one year ; Rev. Busetiecker, one year; Rev. George Schmidt, three years ; and now, by Rev. Edward Lorenz, who is serving his second year.

THE SABBATH SCHOOL - was organized about the same time, and has ever been an encouraging arm of the church. The number of pupils now in attendance is sixty, the number of teachers eleven. : Fye. The school hasa good library, the nucleus of which was made at the time of organization. The present Librarian is Christian Findeiss. The church has no debts, and is prosperous.

| Episcopal Church, in the United States of America, by the ministers and members ot said church, according to the discipline and regulations thereot; with free seats therein, forever." And that ''the house of worship, when erected,

In 1866, Rev. R. B. Bennet was pastor in charge, and, at the end of one year, was succeeded by Rev. A. H. Windsor, who served two years, and was succeeded by Rey. James Mitchell - during whose ministry the church was erected. The lot and church cost about $9,000. Rev. E. H. Hagler was the first pastor to occupy the chapel, and thenceforward the Sunday School was held there. In 1870, Rev. Levi Hall was pastor in charge - and about this time the congregation began to increase. The next pastor was Rev. William Porter, who entered upon his labors in 1872,,and served three years. He was followed by Rev. J. E. Sowers, who served two years.

In 1878, Rev. C. D. Battelle was sent to this charge, and served three years, and finding the infirmities of age upon him, asked for the superannuated relation, which was granted, amid expressions of tenderest regard. During the first year of Mr. Battelle's ministry with South Church, Rev. William Porter died (May 27th, 1879) ; he was greatly beloved by the church and clergy, and about twenty of the ministry attended his funeral- - May 29, 1879.

Richmond, E. G. Miller, D. Tharp. J. Williams. A. Sealover, and L. Flowers. The present pastor is Rev. M. W. Acton. The membership numbers one hundred and

In May, 1880, John R. Bowls, one of the most In that sad hour, he exhibited the triumphs 3 the wes December toe 1898 ]'T.S est. 2 worthy member and useful officer, sisaka away. And the church also mourns the loss of James

HEBREW CONGREGATION [K'NESETH ISRAEL. ] | - At a meeting held in Nevitt's Hall, September 2oth, 1868, the following preamble was adopted, | and the agreement signed :

We further agree to pay an initiation tee, of | three dollars, and dues at the rate of six dollars | per annum ; we further agree that as soon as a suitable place of worship is provided, we will assemble for Divine worship, at least one Sabbath | in each month.

The meeting was then organized, W. Dryfus presiding, and B. S. Dryfus acting as Secretary. M. Steinfeld and B. S. Dryfus were appointed a Committee on Constitution and By-Laws, with instructions to report on the following Sunday.

At the meeting on Sunday, September 27th, 1868, the Committee reported a Constitution and By-Laws, which, after some amendments, were adopted and spread upon the minutes.

President. Wolf Dryfus; Vice-President, M. Steinfeld; Treasurer, M. Cahen; Secretary, B. | S. Dryfus; Board of Trustees, W. Freedman, | J. L. Dryfus, and Rudolph Shoenfeld. |

The following committee was appointed to ascertain the most suitable place for a burial ground : M. Steinfeld, W. Freedman, and J. L. Dryfus. February 7th, 1869, Mr. R. Shoenfeld donated a | Sephar Thora (scrolls of the law), to the congregation, for which a vote of thanks was passed.

March 14th, 1869, a committee, consisting of Messrs. Cahen and Wollner, was appointed to procure a suitable person as Hazan and teacher. with instructions to confer with Mr. B. Tauber, and request him to present his credentials, which being complied with, he was elected Hazan and teacher for one year, dating from March 13th, 1869. Whereupon, a voluntary subscription of tive hundred and sixty-five dollars was made to defray the expenses incurred. On the 21st of the same month, Mr. Tauber's salary was increased to six hundred dollars per annum, and at the same meeting, the Board of Trustees was instructed to apply to the Legislature, during the same week, for a charter.

gregation organize as a corporation, under the act of the General Assembly, entitled '« An Act for the creation of incorporated companies in the State of Ohio, passed May rst, 1852."

, latter is the present incumbent, and also teaches _ the Sabbath-School class. The following are the _ Officers of the society: R. Shoenfeld, President ;

October 5th, 1873, the congregation joined the Union of American-Hebrew Congregations, concerning which the following extracts, from an address delivered at the convention, are given, illustrative of the genius of Israelites, here and else-

The convention originating the Union ot American-Hebrews, met in Cincinnati, July 8th, 1873, Julius Freiberg, President, and Lipman Levy, Secretary.

to hill, and from valley to valley; the fires have been kindled on the mountains of Judea, to call together the faithful, and the heart of Israel is awakened through the west and south of our glorious new 'Land of Promise,' the land of religious liberty. We have assembled to form ourselves into a Union of the Jewish Congregations, for the purpose of diffusing light, knowledge and the spirit of religion among the Jews of this, our adopted country ; we propose to establish a Jewish Theological Seminary, to educate young Jewish preachers, who shall promulgate the religion of our fathers, in the language of our country, and in the spirit of the age in which we live."

'* We must have men well versed in Jewish theology ,thorough Hebrew scholars and T'almudists, who shall be able to take our part in the religious controversies the age is so pregnant with. The study of the law is paramount to everything."

| Theological Seminary was inaugurated and located in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1874, and is controlled by a Board of Trustees, elected by the Executive Board of the Union.

The Congregational burial ground, comprising two acres, is situated on William Hollingsworth's farm, on the National road, two miles from the court house.

and was organized in 1874. The following are among the prominent members: B. Froch, H. Weber, J. Haber, W. Freedman, and S. Newman; Rabbies - D. Feierlicht, served from the beginning of the organization until 1877, when he was succeeded by Marcus B. Numark, the present incumbent. The present membership is forty ; the place of meeting is in the hall, on the corner of Seventh and Main streets.

AFRICAN WersLEYAN MeETHOpIST CHURCH. - This organization was formed by sixteen members withdrawing from the African M. E. Church. The new church was organized, July 24th, 1875, by authority of the Miami Conference, the President, Thomas Clinton, officiating. The first religious services were held in the Seventh Ward school house, from whence they moved to Best's Hall, on the corner of Main street and Diamond alley. During their sojourn here, the congregation erected a neat frame church, twenty-two feet by thirty, one story high, situate on Tarry street, Seventh Ward, at a cost, including the lot, of $52 first officers were: Trustees - Thomas Writ, Henry Shenon, and Andy Tivis.

The first pastor was Dalton Roberts, of the Miami Conference, highly spoken of for zeal and piety, the fruits of his labor being grace and strength in the church. Heserved fifteen months, when he was succeeded by William Carr, from the same conference ; his service was brief. The church subsequently secured the services of Joseph Bane, the present pastor, who was installed in August, 1877.

The congregation now numbers _ thirty-four members, ''in good and regular standing,' and is subject to the jurisdiction of '' the Central Ohio - Conference," Rev. George Richy, President.

Tue WeEtsu Cuurcu - Was organized October 24th, 1875, at the Sixth Ward Hose House, and at the same meeting the following officers were elected : were Nathan C. Findley, Thomas Moorehead, Jeremiah Dale, and Joseph Church (father of E. H. Church.) A committee of fourteen young ladies was appointed to solicit scholars, of which Miss Sarah Van Horne was President, Miss Rebecca Perry, Vice President, and Miss Mary O. Burnham, Secretary. Joseph Shepherd joined the little band soon after, and aided greatly in organizing and supporting the school.

The first female teachers were Mrs. Edith Dillon and Miss Maria Mervin; other members of the school were Jane Kelly, Emily Cummins, Patience Van Horne, Harriet Convers, Abigail Burnham, Rosanna and Rebecca Perry, E. H. Church, Dr. Washington Moorehead, W. C. Moorehead, William and Stephen Burwell, and others. The teacher of each class was assisted by a monitor, who wore a card with the word Monitor printed on it, suspended by a blue ribbon around the neck.

It was a Union School, a true Christian al - liance, composed of Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, and Lutherans. I do not remember who was the Superintendent, but am inclined to the belief that it was the Rev. J. Parmile. Among the teachers, I recollect Harry and Dr. Safford, Nathan E. Findley, Cashier of the Muskingum bank, Elder Whipple, Dr. Mathews, Judge Putnam, Leonard Bailey, and Thomas Moorehead. The only female teacher I can recall was Miss Sarah Waglam. Sunday Schools of that day had no libraries. A Sunday School literature had to be invented.

The only books were the earliest additions of the Bible, printed by the American Bible Society. and the New Testament, Watt's Hymns for youthful minds, and the New England Primer, containing the Shorter Catechism.

SIGNIFICANT INcIDENT. - One Sabbath there came to the school a young man, known to all as the driver of an ox cart. He was a regular specimen of Brother Jonathan, tall, straight as an Indian, dressed in tow linen breeches and shirt, minus a hat, coat and shoés. His hair, which was fiery red, resembled a brush-heap.

He was as deficient in education as he was in outward adornment, and particularly gifted in the-art of swearing. He wzs handed over to Deacon Shepherd, who had charge of some of the most refractory boys. Kindly addressing him by name, he pointed to the alphabet in large letters in the primer, and asked him if he knew them; '* Gosh, no, I never seed them afore. I don't know nary one.'"' He then pointed to the first letter, and said: *'Is that A?' '* Good God! I have often heard tell of it, but never seed it." The good Deacon told him he must not take the Lord's namein vain. '* Well, ll be darned if it don't beat all natur."" '* Tut, Tut, my good man, you must not swear so."

The Deacon did not give him up as hopeless, but taught him the alphabet, and finally to read. His manners became improved, and he became a professor of religion, and a valuable and consistent member of the Baptist Church.

Chapter Xiii Secret Societies

THE MASONIC FRATERNITY - DIRECTORY OF MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS IN ZANESVILLE, 1881 - ODD FELLOWSHIP - ODD FELLOWS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION REPORT - GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, [COLORED ] - DRUIDS - INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RED MEN - KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS - B'NAI BRITH - KESHER SHEL BARSEL - KNIGHTS OF HONOR - ROYAL ARCANUM - PATRIOTIC ORDER SONS OF AMERICA.

Masonic Fraternity

The age, the universality, and the potent influence of the society known as Free and Accepted Masons, has caused it to be an object of both patronage and persecution for ages; the rigors of the Spanish inquisition could not unravel its mysteries, nor prevent its assemblies, and the special franchises which Masonic monarchs have been pleased to confer upon it have not bred in it arrogance, norcorruption. It has pursued its | peaceful way, unmindful of ecclesiastical denunciation and legislative proscriptions, and will cease its labors only when sorrow and oppression shall cease to exist.

The history of such an organization, constitutes a chapter in the history of 'all countries, and a brief one is here given of its introduction and progress in Muskingum county.

Craft Masonry

On Saturday, the 25th day of May, 1805, William Raynolds, William Smyth, Levi Whipple, Daniel Converse, Abel Lewis and Lewis Cass, held a meeting in Zanesville, and, ''after becoming known to each other as Master Masons, in the manner prescribed by the rules of the craft, entered into conversation respecting the practicability and propriety of procuring a charter, au- | thorizing them to hold a Lodge in this place ;_ and, in order to determine the question, appointed Brother Smyth, Brother Cass, and Brother Raynolds, a committee, for the purpose of preparing such resolutions, relative to the object of the meeting, as to them should seem expedient, and to report to this meeting on Saturday next." once went to work, as the following paper sufficiently attests ; the original of this ancient document is the property of the Lodge of Amity, of Zanesville, and is conspicuously displayed as one of-its valued relics, in its Lodge room:

'*We, the undersigned, Master Masons, desirous to procure the establishment of a Lodgei in this place, and for that purpose to open a communication with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, do hereby associate ourselves together, and do agree to submit to the decision of a majority, and contribute our mutual share of the expense in the procurement of that object."

This paper is in the handwriting of Lewis Cass, who acted as the Secretary at "these early meetings. On Saturday, June 1, 1805, another meeting was held, the attendance being the same as before, except that Daniel Converse was absent, and General Isaac Van Horne was present. The committee reported that the object was ''attainable," and William Smyth, Lewis Cass and William Raynolds were appointed a committee to prepare and forward the petition to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and solicit the endorsement and co-operation of Washington Lodge, of Philadelphia, to the petition, when before the Grand Lodge.

On Tuesday, the 4th day ot June, another meeting was held, the attendance being the same as atthe last meeting, with the addition of Seth Fuller and Noyce Stone, a fellow craft. An election of officers, to be recommended to the Grand Lodge, was held, resulting in the election of Lewis Cass, as Worshipful Master ; William Smyth, Senior Warden; Seth Fuller, Junior Warden ; ; Isaac Van Home, Treasurer, and William Raynolds, Secretary.

On June 24, 1805, St. John's Day, the Grand Lodge, of Pennsylvania, granted the prayer of the petitioners, but, as the charter fee had not ac- its issuance by the Secretary of the Grand Lodge, and it was not until May 28, 1806, that the Warrant, Dispensation, Book of Constitution, By- Laws of the Grand Lodge, forms for Returns, and Seal, were placed in care of a Captain Taylor for delivery to the craftsmen, at Zanesville.

Notwithstanding the fact that so much of the correspondence pertaining to the organization of | the first Lodge in Muskingum county exists,there isno paper in existence, either in the Lodge of Amity, or the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, by which to determine the date of the Constitution of the Lodge.

dressed to Isaac Van Horne, who was Past Master of Lodge No. 57, held at Newtown, Pennsylvania, from which Lodge he withdrew, September 3, 1805; his power as_ the Grand Master's proxy did not, however, reach him until after the expiration of the time for which it was issued; the craft were therefore much depressed at the' difficulties which beset them in their efforts to establish the Lodge, and Brother Van Horne assumed the responsibility of acting upon his expired proxy, which fact he reported to the Grand Lodge in a letter, dated September 23, 1806, and on October 20, 1806, his letter was read to the Grand Lodge, whereupon it sanctioned the act.

The ceremony of constituting the Lodge, occurred between the latter part of June and the first of September ; possibly subsequent to June 24th, because the dispensation would be likely to be in force until that day ; and it is evident that it was prior to the first of September, because the Lodge possesses a copy of the Book of Constitution presented to it September 7, 1806, by Lewis Cass, and its first record, September 26, 1806, shows it to be in working order, with a code of By-Laws. 4

The Lodge was organized in a two story, frame, hotel building, owned by Isaac Van Horne, and occupied by Benoni Pierce, situated on the corner of Main and Fifth streets, where the Zane House now stands. Early in 1807, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, presented the Lodge with a set of silver jewels, which are still in possession of the Lodge, and, until their receipt, we may infer that the Lodge acted upon the suggestion of the Grand Secretary, and used pasteboard imitations. "

August 2d, 1807, the Lodge endorsed the plan for the organization of a Grand Lodge in the State of Ohio, and on January 4th, 1808, Isaac Van Horne and Lewis Cass met the delegates from the other Lodges in the State, at Chillicothe, where, on motion of Brother Cass, it was resolved, '* That it is expedient to form a Grand Lodge in this State." On January 26th, 1809, the Grand Lodge ot Ohio issued a dispensation to the Lodge of Amity, as No. 5, (its number in the Pennsylvania register having been 105), and on January 15th, 1812, a charter was issued, in which the privileges granted by the Pennsylvania charter, of meeting either at Zanesville or Putnam, were continued to the Lodge. The early meetings of the Lodge alternated between Zanesville and Putnam, wherever convenient and suitable apartments could be secured, at private residences, hotels, court house, etc., until the year 1817, during which the last meeting was held in Putnam ; the Lodge then met in the Senate Chamber, in the court house, until December 18th, 1861, when it moved into its own hall, on Market street, adjoining the present Masonic Hall, on the west, whence it removed to the present commodious apartments in the Masonic Hall, corner of Market and Fourth streets, its first meeting in which was held April gth, 1858.

The second Lodge organized in the county, was Lafayette No. 79, of Zanesville, for which a dispensation was issued May 16th, 1825, and the Lodge met for the first time in the Masonic Hall (now school building), on Market street, May 25th, of the same year, the following brethren being present: George James, Worshipful Master; Calvin Conant, Senior Warden; William Blocksom, Junior Warden; L. L. Hamline, Senior Deacon; Isaac Van Horne, Treasurer ; H. Safford, Secretary ; visitors: J. T. Fracker, Junior Deacon; William Twaddle, Steward and Tiler, and Joshua Downer.

The name of this Lodge is indicative of the patriotic sentiment of the members ; the beloved French patriot and Mason, Lafayette, was expected at Zanesville, on his tour through Ohio, and extensive preparations for his reception were made, but he passed east by another route. It is worthy of note that three applications for Lodges were made to the Grand Master about the same time, and each selected Lafayette as its title - to honor it and be honored. At the January session, 1826, of the Grand Lodge, all these Lodges applied for charters, the one to the Zanesville Lodge being dated January 1oth, 1826. February 24th, the first election was held, and on April 26th, 1826, the officers were formally installed by Joshua Downer.

Until the erection of the present Masonic Hall, this Lodge had its meetings at various points - the old Masonic Hall, Senate Chamber, corner Market and Fifth streets, Main and Court alley, and Main and Fifth streets.

In 1837, a dispensation was issued to form Friendship Lodge, at Dresden, and on June 20th, 1838, a charter was granted it, as Lodge No. 103. Dissensions having arisen in the Lodge, on October 17th, 1839, the Grand Lodge enjoined it from further labor unti] harmony should be restored. April 14th, 1840, Brother D. W. Rhodes, Acting Grand Master, gave his sanction . for it to resume Masonic work, which it still continues.

August 19th, 1844, Thomas Maxfield, William Findley, Lewis Virden, F. H. Jennings, John V. Lemon, John G. F. Holston, G. D. Palmer, and Thomas Bell were authorized to form Malta Lodge, at Norwich, and a Lodge was opened under the dispensation on August 26th, 1844. On October 24th, 1844, the Grand Lodge granted a charter to the Lodge, as No. 118, under which the first election was held, November 2d, and on the 20th of the same month the Lodge was formally constituted by John T. Arthur, an address having been delivered by Cornelius Moore.

December roth, 1849, a dispensation was issued to Thomas Edwards, Worshipful Master; Abner Wood, Senior Warden, and William Munhall, Junior Warden, to form Union Lodge, at Irville, and on October 16th, 1850, a charter was granted it, as Lodge No. 184, and on Octo-

October 4th, 1851, a dispensation was issued to organize Hubbard Lodge, at Adamsville, and at the October, 1852, session of the Grand Lodge, two new Lodges sought charters as Hubbard Lodge, out of respect to the eminent Masonic virtues of Grand Master Hubbard; a charter was voted the Lodge at Adamsville, October 21st, 1852, as No. 220.

On April 24th, 1856, a dispensation was issued to James D. Sturges, J. J. Kassell, Marquis Williamson, R. J. Peach, Frederick Young, Thomas McLees, Joseph Starrett, and Philip Dennek, to form Anchor Lodge, at Duncan's Falls, and on October 22d, 1856, the Grand Lodge granted them a charter, as No. 283.

On June 15th, 1866, a dispensation was issued to George Brunner, Worshipful Master, William C. Lenhart, Senior Warden, and David Crossan, Junior Warden, to form' Muskingum Lodge, at Uniontown, and on October 17th, 1866, a charter was issued to the Lodge, as No. 368.

On July 26th, 1870, a dispensation was issued to George Smith, Worshipful Master; Mark R. McClelland, Senior Warden, and Henry Ludman, Junior Warden, to organize Gage and Gavel Lodge, at Chandlersville ; October 19th, 1870, the Grand Lodge voted them a charter, as Lodge No. 448.

On July 4th, 1874, a dispensation was issued to George Hagerty, Worshipful Master, David Jones, Senior Warden, and Joshua Bennet, Junior Warden, to form Frazeysburg Lodge, at Frazeysburg ; a charter was granted them, October 21st, 1874, as Lodge No. 490.

It is worthy of mention that, of the ten Lodges in the county, six of them bear the signatures of Muskingum county Masons, as Grand officers ; the charter of the Lodge of Amity, No. 5, has

Lodge has that of John F. Arthur, as Grand Secretary, he having beena member, at the time, of Lafayette Lodge No. 7g; and Lodges 220, 283, 368. 448 and 490, are all signed by John I). Caldwell, as Grand Secretary, he having been made a Mason in Lodge No. 5, at Zanesville, On Thursday. October 21st, 1852, the Grand Lodge adopted the following resolution : *Lesolvcd, That a committee of three be appointed to examine the names and locations of all the Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, and that said committee be instructed, where there are two or more Lodges of the same name, to change, or cause to be changed, the name of all but one of such Lodges, giving to those first named the privilege of retaining their original names, and to all those whose names are changed, the privilege of selecting a new name; and that said committee be further instructed to report the name and place where located, of each Lodge throughout the State." This resolution affected Friendship Lodge No. 103, at Dresden, Lafayette No. 79, at Zanesville, and Union No. 84, at Irville, in this county.

name; Union made no selection, and was named Irville, by the committee ; Lafayette No. 79, and Lafayette No. 81, of Cincinnati, were both chartered January 1oth, 1826, but No. 81 claimed four months prior organization, while No. 79 urged its priority of number. The committee declined to decide, and recommended to the Grand Lodge that the adjustment of the vexed question be left to the Lodges, where it still remains, neither of them being willing to relinquish its name.

Capitular Masonry

On December 6th, 1821, Daniel Convers, Calvin Conant, Levi Whipple, Joshua Downer, Horace Nye, Dudley W. Rhodes, and Charles Hill, met in the Senate Chamber, then occupied as ''Masons' Hall," to take action towards the organization of a Royal Arch Chapter in Zanesville. Daniel Convers was chosen Moderator, and Levi Whipple, Clerk. Conant, Convers and Whipple were appointed a committee to secure signatures to a petition to the Grand Chapter; to secure the endorsement of some established Chapter, and, if successful, to present the papers to the Grand Chapter. The following officers were then chosen to act under the Dispensation: Calvin Conant, M. E. H. P.; Daniel Converse, M. E. K.; Joshua Downer, M.E.S.; Horace Nye, C. of H.; Dudley W. Rhodes, P. S:; Charles* Hill, (R.) A.C. (S:..S. <Miles, Francis Fowler, and Levi Whipple, Masters of the Veils.

On Wednesday, December 11th, 1821, the Grand Chapter met at Columbus, and on Friday, 13th, the necessary authority was issued to form the Chapter, when the constitutional recommendations should have been obtained. On January 2d, 1822, American Union Chapter, at Marietta, endorsed the petition, and on February Ist, 1822, the Chapter was opened in the Masonic Hall, on Market street. On January 15th, 1823, a charter was granted, and on May sth, 1823, the Chapter was installed, in ample form, by the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, as the Zanesville Royal Arch Chapter, No. g.

The anti-Masonic crusade, which was so successfully resisted by the Lodge in Zanesville, had the effect of closing the Chapter, on September 5th, 1831. and it remained dormant until July 8th, 1837, when, through the exertions of Dudley W. Rhodes, Daniel Applegate, Nimrod Barr, David Reed, James King, David Maginnis, William Twaddle, John Anthony, and James Caldwell, it resumed its labors, which it has continued, without intermission, to the present day.

On August 31st, 1876, a petition was presented to the Grand Chapter from a number of companions at Dresden, praying for a dispensation to open a Chapter at that place; the prayer being constitutionally endorsed, the request was granted. August 30th, 1877, the Grand Chapter directed that the dispensation be continued another year. On October 11th, 1878, the Grand Chapter withdrew the dispensation and dissolved Muskingum Chapter.

Cryptic Masonry

On the 22d of February, 1844, a dispensation was issued to Daniel Applegate, George L. Shinnick, John T. Arthur, Charles W. Spaulding, A. Bartal, and George James, to open a Council of Royal and Select Masters in Zanesville ; John Barney, Adam Peters, Nimrod Barr, and H. M. Miller, were present at its organization, in addition to those named in the dispensation, but the date when it occurred is not stated in the record, except that it was in February, 1844, and in the Masonic Hall, on Market street. The records of neither the Grand nor Subordinate Council show when a charter was granted. On Friday, October 24th, 1845, Zanesville Council was assigned the number 13, by vote of the Grand Council. On October 18th, 1849, the Grand Recorder reported to the Grand Council that much confusion existed respecting the seniority and nunibering of the Councils, when he was instructed to adjust the difficulty, and assign to each Council a permanent number as appeared proper from the records. At the meeting held October 17th, 1850, he reported a revised list, which placed Zanesville Council as No. 12, the number it still bears.

Masonic Knighthood

On the 27th day of November, 1848, Sir John L. Vattier, Grand Master of Knights Templars in Ohio, issued a dispensation to ''Sirs John T. Arthur, Thomas Bell, Amos Bartholomew, R. H. Cotton, Gilbert D. Palmer, Israel Hoge, Thomas Launder, Josephus Lakin, and Thomas F. Nevitt, all Knights Templars and Knights of Malta of the Magnanimous Order of St. John of Jerusalem," constituting them an Encampment of Knights Templars, by the name of Cyprus Encampment. He further named Sir Thomas Bell to be first Grand Commander; Sir John T. Arthur, first Generalissimo; Sir Gilbert D. Palmer, first Captain General, and Rev. Sir Amos Bartholomew, first Prelate. On January 3d, 1849, Sir Michael F. Krieder, Past Grand Master of Templars in Ohio, opened the new Encampment in Lafayette Lodge's Hall, corner of Main and Fifth streets, the place now -occupied as a photographic gallery. Emergent conclaves of the several Orders were held daily, in morning, afternoon, and night sessions, from that date until January 13th, during which time sixteen Knights were created. On November gth, 1849, a charter was issued to Cyprus Encampment, No. ro.

On January 12th, 1854, January 13th, 1857, and February 17th, 1860, the Encampment enjoyed the distinction of having its officers installed by Sir William B. Hubbard, Grand Master of Knights Templars in the United States.

In October, 1867, the Grand Commandery of Ohio amended its Constitution, in order that its nomenclature should conform to that of the Grand Encampment of the United States; in accordance with this, Encampments were styled Commanderies, and the first officer Eminent Commander, instead of Grand Commander.

The numerical strength of the several divisions of the Masonic family in the county, as appears from the figures for the fiscal year, just past, is as follows: Affiliated Master Masons, 532; Royal Arch Masons, 92; Select Masters, 39; Knights Templars, 78.

The Masons of Muskingum county may well be proud of their brethren, for many who were made or reared Craftsmen within the limits of the county, have won distinction among the Sons of Light, and held prominent positions in the Masonic world. Many of them have long since gone -

"To rest from their labors. Their wages are due; Their work by the Grand Master's test is found true - True to the Plumb-line of Justice and Right,

Directory Of The Masonic Organizations In Zanesville For I881

Masonic Benefit Association, organized June 20, 1873 - Admission fee, $2.25. No other expense attending membership, unless death occurs, when each surviving member is assessed $1.10. Benefits $1.00 for each member of the association. Any Master Mason under sixty years, in good health, is eligible to membership.

'Trustees for 1880-81 - President, W. M. Shinnick ; Vice President, John P. Ford; Secretary, . J. Hope Sutor; Treasurer, A. M. Huston; B.S. Dryfus, R. S. Mershon, L. Steinfeld, H.C. Lindsay, T. E. Richards, W. J. Best, A. P. Josselyn, F. Mehurin, and M. L. Miller.

Odd Fellowship

Musxkincum Lovee, No. 28 - The little band who petitioned the Grand- Lodge of Ohio, in 1844, for a charter, were not the most sanguine of the wisdom of their effort, although they felt the need of such influence as the work of the order would have upon society. The petition was granted May 11th, of the same year, and Past Grand Master, Mark P. Taylor, of Cincinnati, assisted by John P. Blain, and Justin Morrison, of Columbus, Ohio, instituted Muskingum Lodge No. 28, the following Brothers appearing as Charter Members: Lambert Thomas, Jonathan R. Johnson, Jacob Little, Jeremiah Zeigler, J. Warren Clayton and William Langton. They met in the third story of the old Judge Blocksom property, on Main street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. In those days, when everything concerning Odd Fellowship was shrouded in mystery, it required a great deal of '' determination to do and dare," and duty was in the line of sacrifice. And now a feeling of veneration for those heroes comes welling up, as their descendants recall their deeds; and a shout of triumph may well burst forth, as the present glorious condition of the brotherhood everywhere proclaims, '' good will towards men."'

It was in this Lodge that the project of erecting the present Odd Fellows' Hall was started. The records show that at the meeting held April gth, 1850, James Darlinton appointed a committee to confer with Moxahala Lodge, concerning the propriety of purchasing a site, and erecting a building, with a hall. December 11th, 1850, a committee was appointed to solicit the subscription of stock, for this purpose, and the Lodge subscribed $3,000. January 1, 1851, the Trustees were ordered to purchase eighty shares of stock, and a Building Committee appointed, consisting of Brothers E. H. Church, John V. Smeltzer and Edward Cox. February 22, 1851, a committee was appointed, with authority to petition the Legislature for a charter. The committee consisted of Brothers Howard, Eastman, Pike, Church, Fracker and Brenholts. The

July 28th, 1852, the Lodge adjourned in the old, to meet in the new hall, on Saturday, July 31st, of the same year. Although the first to propose building a hall of their own, she was not the first to occupy the new home, as the following episode will show: Rivalry had manifested itself between Muskingum and Moxahala Lodges, the latter met on Monday nights, and the former on Tuesday nights, and accordingly Moxahala resolved to hold the first meeting in the new Lodge room, it being finished. They moved quietly, under cover of darkness, and when they thought all was well, they found themselves ''yet in darkness." One of the Muskingum boys having found them out, shut off the gas by inserting a cork in the pipe below ; consternation was depicted in their faces, as they realized that no gaslight could be had. The deliberations of that night were conducted under the sickly glare of tallow dips. The Muskingum boys claimed the victory.

The number of active members is one hundred and twenty-two. There are forty-three Post Grands, some of whom attest by their trembling limbs and whitened locks that the weight of years is upon them. Yet their devotion to the work is such that they attend the convocations quite regularly. The list is as follows:

MoxaHALa LopecE, No. 144, was instituted February 21, 1850, in the Odd Fellows' Lodge room, located in the Blocksom property, on Main street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. The exercises were conducted by the Grand Master of the State, William C. Earl, our late lamented Grand Secretary of the State, assisted by Post Grands of Muskingum Lodge.

This was the second Lodge in Zanesville, and started off under very flattering circumstances. The founders were fired with zeal to carry out the great principles of the order, and to teach within its walls the principles of fraternal love, and to build up Odd Fellows.

Of the names so memorable thirty years ago, four have passed to the other shore,and entered the Celestial Lodge above. We cherish fondly the names of Durban, Porter, Fracker and Leckey ; they were worthy brothers. Post Grand Thomas Durban was one of Zanesville's brightest and most influential Odd Fellows ; cordial and warm hearted, his hand was ever open to a_ brother in need. And, though mild and generous, he would contend vigorously in debate to the last extremity. He died June 2d, 1876. Silvers Porter, is a name that awakens many warm memories. © He ever maintained the spirit of tidelity which charterizes the true Odd Fellow. Brothers Leckey and Fracker were active and worthy members ; their devotion to the principles of Odd Fellowship was worthy of emulation.

The first officers of Moxahala. Lodge were: A. W. Perley, Noble Grand; Silvers Porter, Vice Grand; E. W. Cox, Secretary ; G. Arthur, Permanent Secretary ; Thomas Durban, Treasurer. Trustees - T. L. Fracker, L. H. Bigelow and G. Arthur.

Moxahala Lodge has never suffered the appeal of the widow or orphan to go unheeded. Ter members have noble hearts, and never saw ''the righteous forsaken, or his seed begging bread."" Members have been added who have been found worthy to bear the armor of her pioneer chieftains, as one by one they laid it down, thus ever bearing aloft the glorious banner, on which is inscribed, Friendship, Love and Truth.

Since its organization, Moxahala has received within her borders, by invitation, 389 members. Her present active membership is 133, and her ' dormant list 149.

During her history, she has added to her list of Past Grands: W. R.* Hazlett, C..C. Russell, Samuel G. McBride, W. B. Hubbell, George D. Gibbons, John Gerwick, George W._ Griffin, W.M. Chappelear, Wm. Lee, T. L. Fracker, T. B. Townsend, Joseph Crosby, W. A. Brown, W. H. Smallwood, Chas. Symons, M. Richman, L. D. Sandel, James Bridwell, John T. Irvine, Wm. A. Twaddle, George W. Coon, Hiram Waller, Isaac Hillier, W. H. Minter, John C. Taylor, Samuel Bateman, Samuel Oldham, John W. Howland, John Brooks, Edward Gigax, David Stewart, John T. Lynn, W. H. Duvall, R. G. Leuman, Robert Butler, Wm. Mangold, Milton Strait, W. S. Hannum and Elisha Peairs.

Within the last decade, Moxahala has received many valuable members, and with her steadily increasing Treasury, her power for good, and the promulgation of the sublime principles of the order, is a just source of pride.

Opp Fe._itows' Hatyi. - February 22d, 1851, Muskingum Lodge appointed a committee, consisting of Brothers Howard, Pike, Church, Fracker, and Brenholts, with instructions to petition

Association. The same month, by special act, a charter was granted, creating '' Odd Fellows' Hall Association,' with Robert Howard, as President. The brethren of the Lodges represented, subscribed for the greater part of the stock, which consisted of two hundred and forty-one shares, at fifty dollars each, taken as follows: the remainder was taken by citizens, not members. The stock has since been sold at one hundred dollars per share. - In 1851, the Association purchased of Applegate & Tallant, parts of lots 1 and 2, east half, fronting on the south side of Main street, corner of the alley, for the sum of $4,000, and erected thereon a substantial three-story brick building, that even at this day is regarded as one of the imposing structures of Zanesville. The cost of this edifice was $24,000.

The Hall was dedicated with the usual imposing ceremonies, on Thursday, September gth, 1852. The street parade was a grand affair ; some three hundred and fifty of the resident Odd Fellows and visiting brethren were in the ranks. The long procession, as it passed through the principal streets, was the subject of many wellmerited compliments. The Hon. L. P. Marsh, of this city, delivered the address, after which the dedication ceremonies were performed. The occasion was enlivened by the Wheeling and Dresden Bands, discoursing choice and appropriate music. The scene closed by a grand ball and supper, which was largely attended by the wives and daughters of the members.

Tue DEGREE oF REBEccCA. - The origin of this beautiful degree has been credited to the Hon. Schuyler Colfax, who, with William T. Martin and E. G. Steele, a committee of the Grand Lodge, appointed to mature it, reported it to that body, by whom it was adopted, September 15th, 1851. It was felt to be needed, in order to satisfy the longing of the wives and daughters of the brethren to share the joyous contemplation of the work of benevolence,and the '' labor of love," as well. And when they remembered Hannah, Deborah, Ruth, Esther, Sarah, Miriam and Re-

Tuis store is a two-story brick building, seventyfive by fifty feet in dimensions. It was constructed at a cost of $12,000. It is unusually substantially constructed, witha massive ¢ stone basement, and is ad- § mirably adapted for the storage of hides and pelts, for which purpose it was intended. The building due to asystematic method of business and honesty of purpose. This increase of trade compelled a removal to new and commodious quarters. During the pring of 1882 ground was broken for the new structure, which was completed in July of the same year. There are three large storage rooms, including baseis the property of Messrs. ment,necessary in the trans- L. Frank & Sons, and is action of a Jarge business decidedly a credit, notonly store of L. FRANK & SONS, Corner of Third ang inthisline. The offices are to the city of Zanesville, North Sts., Zanesville, O. wide and tastefully furbut also to its projectors. Their old quarters were ; nished. The main traffic consists in the purchase on Sixth street, between Main and South streets, | of hides, wool, sheep pelts, furs, rags and metals. where they remained for eight years. During that | Likewise the depot for all reliable brands of fertime a notable increase was manifest year by year, | tilizers.

WuHeEn Music Hall Block, the handsome iron-front { and the sign then read "Grant & Black." Four building erected by the late Peter Black, at the cor- | years later, Capt. Black retired, leaving Mr. Grant ner of Third and Main streets, was opened to the | sole proprietor, and he still continues to manage public in 1859, over the door of the 'corner room" | his large business. During all these twenty-two appeared a modest sign, " Alexander Grant & Co.," | years of active, sharp competition, during days of and the purchasing public learned for the first time | unusual prosverity and months of wide-spread genthat a new dry goods store had been added to the | eral disaster, Alexander Grant has bought and sold, commercial enterprises of Zanesville. The new | and continued to enjoy the ever-increasing conficomer wis a man of modest mien and quiet de- | dence of his customers. He is now a member of meinor, but the neatly kept store and the orderly | the well-known jobbing firm of Black & Co., but precision which reigned throughout the establish- | gives his retail business his closest attention. ment spoke in terms more expressive than mere Mr. Grant's stock of Dry Goods, Foreign and Dowords of the ability of the proprietor. Alexander | mestic, Notions, Carpets, etc., is unexcelled, It Grant managed and conducted the business with | has been the aim of his life to conduct business on his brother-in-law, Peter Black, as the Co. of the | business principles, giving value for value, and no concern, After the war closed, in 1865, Thos. S. | man can lay to his charge aught that reflects on Black, who had won the bars of a Captain by gal- | the highest standard of upright dealing between lantry on the field, was admitted to a partnership, | man and man.

becca of old, how noted they were for just such devotion and self-sacrifice as are practiced by every true Odd Fellow, the demand for such a bond of union, as this beautiful degree supplies, became imperative.

EvizasETtH LoncE, No. 26. - This Lodge was instituted January 12, 1870, in Zanesville, at Odd Fellows' Hall, by the Grand Master of the State, James Turner, of Dayton, Ohio, assisted by Past Grands, William Langton, Harvey Hubbell, Thomas Sloan, and C. Fracker; the following persons appeared as charter members: Charles Neimeyer, Isabella Neimeyer, Isaac Piersol, E. V. Piersol, Lewis Brenholts, Sidney Brenholts, John Bowman, Elizabeth Bowman, E. L. Grigsby, Nancy Grigsby, John Greiner, Maria Grein er, Wolf Dryfus, Eva Dryfus, T. L. Fracker, J.

The large and elegant Lodge room was filled to its utmost capacity by the members of the several Lodges. The name, Elizabeth, was chosen, in honor of Elizabeth Howard, consort of the late Robert Howard, after whom the Encampment was named.

The exercises of institution being concluded, the installation of officers into their respective stations was conducted by the Grand Master and assistants named above. The first officers were: Noble Grand, W. L. Langton; Vice Grand, E. V. Piersol ; Secretary, Hattie Griffee ; Treasurer, W. Dryfus.

The occasion was then made social by congratulatory speeches, remarkable for the flow of cheerful and fraternal sentiment, such as will long be remembered by the participants. Prominent among those who specially enlivened the occasion was '' old Governor,' P.G., John Greiner, noted for his wit, poetry and song. He wrote a song entitled, the '' Daughters of Rebecca," and sang it on the occasion. A simple slab, with its inscription, marks the place where the beloved Patriarch sleeps ; but his memory is embalmed in the hearts of the fraternity.

Isaac Piersol, another of the charter members, untiring and zealous in the performance of duty, has passed the portals whence no traveler returns, and for whom the fraternity cherish fond recollections.

Among the distinguished members who survive that day, is ''Aunty Howard," widow of the Patriarch, of Encampment fame. Bereft of her most worthy companion, she leans, so to speak, on the arm of the fraternity, by whom she is especially honored. She is held to sustain the same touching relation to the Sisters as did Sarah of old to the mothers in Israel.

who has been one of the principal supporters and counsellors, seldom or never fails to attend the meetings, although living several miles away. His zeal commends itself to every member ot the fraternity, and inspires their devotion.

The present officers are: Noble Grand, Jacob Strait; Vice Grand, Mrs. Melissa Mechlin; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Bryan ; Treasurer, John W. Andrews. The meetings are held in the Odd Fellows' Lodge room, on the second and fourth Friday evenings of each month.

Wooptawn LoncE,No. 228. - -Special Deputy. Alexander Glenn,assisted by Past Grands, Thomas Durban, Robert Howard, and Henry Granger, instituted this Lodge March 16th, 1854, the following Brothers appearing as charter members: J. B. Erwin, Alexander Stewart, Nicholas Remlinger, Frederick Dietrich, G. F. Wiles, George Wolford, N. K. Smith, Norman Dodge, John C. Wilbur, Leroy S. Perry, G. F. Mervin, and Richard B. Osmond.

Woodlawn took high rank as a working Lodge, from its inception, gathering within its folds those inspired with a lively zeal for good deeds.

Twenty-six years of history in the work of Benevolence, have enriched her members, in the promulgation of her sacred teachings, and expanded their charities, until the mantle has covered a multitude; while time has wrinkled the brow, and silvered the locks of many yet with us, and thinned the ranks by death, until the warning that all must pass away is but too painfully evident ; and amid this wreck, where, but for the grand ministrations of Odd Fellowship, all would have been gloom and desolation, is found the fruits of her work, in comfort for the widow and orphan, and the solace for the death bed - of well done, thou good and faithful servant. It would be invidious, where so many have been faithful, to institute comparison. There are those, however, who have specially signalized themselves for their energy and zeal in the cause, as, for instance, the venerable Past Grand, Francis R. Potts; in his life, he exemplified the fraternal love inculcated by Odd Fellowship. Past Grand, H. B. Taylor, who was seldom permitted to be out of office, was noted for his legislative ability, and the records show his zeal in discharging his duties as an Odd Fellow.

There are many noble workers in this Lodge. Of the charter members remaining, Past Grand, Frederick Dietrich, G. F. Wiles, and Nicholas Remlinger, deserve special mention for their untiring devotion to the grand principles of the Order; many years of service, have made these dearer to them, and they, by their influence, have implanted them in the breasts of many who have been led to the fold by their example.

Of the initiated, John H. Drake, who was among the first, has attained an enviable distinction for thorough acquaintance with Lodge business, and the care with which he performs the duties entrusted to him; ability and zeal characterize his efforts. wi

John W. Andrews, the present Representative, and Deputy Grand Master, of Muskingum county, is one of the most zealous members of the fraternity in this section of the State; the great cause of human brotherhood finds in him a zealous and intelligent advocate.

The following comprise the list of the Past Grands: fF. Dietrich, G. F. Wiles, Perry Wiles, N. R. Smith, E. A. Farquhar, Sr,, H. Israel, J. H. Drake, A. R. Josselyn, N. Remlinger, J. S. Marcellus. Joseph Shaw, Joseph Crooks, D. Hammelbach, S. C. Haver, J. A. Parshall, M. F. Able, J. W. Andrews, H. Ratcliff, T. Berkshire, William Phillips, W. C. Townsend, J. T. Palmer, and E. A. Farquhar, Jr.

The present officers are: N.G., James Curtis; V.G., J. P. Taylor; Recording Secretary, J. A. Parshall; Permanent Secretary, John Bowers ; Treasurer, Nicholas Remlinger ; Trustees, Joseph Shaw, J. Marcellus and T. C. Berkshire.

During the twenty-six years of her existence, Woodlawn Lodge has initiated two hundred and nine members, and received thirty by card. The present active membership is eighty-five.

The financial condition shows an investment of $2,000 in good securities, and a widows' and orphans' fund of $1,000, showing a healthy condi- |

Mircuanics Lope, 1.) O.cOn P.ssNoii230 - The charter was granted by the Grand Lodge, in session in Circleville, Ohio, February, 1854. Alex. V. Glenn, Grand Secretary, was deputized to institute the new Lodge, in Zanesville; March 24, 1854. The following were the charter members: M. Keyes, Lewis Slyder, Jacob Lyda, William II. Christ, Thomas Griffith, William H. Shatler, R. S. Fairchild, John Kuhn, A. J. Ilahn, William L. Langton, and Frederick Howell.

Lodge, with other visiting brethren, instituted Mechanics Lodge, No. 230, and installed the oflicers, who were: Jacob Lyda, N. G.; Lewis Slyder, V. G.; Frederick Howell, Secretary ; William I. Shaffer, Treasurer. ,

The first initiated were John Drumm, James P. Kimberly, and Henry Keonig ; the ceremony took place on the night of the institution, by special dispensation.

The following have served as Past Grands, named in the order of their service: - Jacob Lyder, Fred Howell, William L. Langton, George Rishtine, William Woodside, John A. Arter, | Henry Bimple, William Leffler, Wolf Dryfus, | John J. James, Richard Fairchild, James McIntosh, Jacob Gigax, Zachariah Reed, John Mack, Charles Claspill, Joseph L. Dryfus, William D. | Arter, Harvey Hubbell, Benjamin Fell, E. L. |

The average amount paid out for sick benetits, of late years, has been $250 per annum. The average amount of current expenses, including the above, and relief of widows and orphans, and burial of the dead, $800. The receipts from all sources, an average of $1,000. The general fund of the Lodge amounts to. $3,545.98. . The widows' and orphans' fund, $546.67, invested in good securities.

Mozart Lovee, No. 423. - At the session of the Grand Lodge, held in May, 1869, application was made by Brothers Fred. Geiger, O. A. Duvee, A. Shaum, Henry Koenig, C. Sunkle, Phillip Muhl, Henry Roekel, Adam Young, Fred Kappes, E. Dresher, William Derringer, J. Baum, William Bick, and Henry Knoedler, for a charter for a Lodge, authorized to work in the German language. The petition was granted, and on-the 25th of June, of the same year. Special Deputy Grand Master, Henry Lindenberg, of Columbus, assisted by P. G. Remlinger, of Woodlawn Lodge, instituted Mozart Lodge, No. 423, the petitioners appearing as charter members.

This Lodge started under the encouraving auspices of abundant material for good Odd Fellows, being found among our German Citizens. And now, after eleven years' labor, with the vicissitudes attendant on the affairs of men, her active membership is eighty-four.

The ravages of death have been here. howeyer, and from among those who kindled the fire upon this altar of love, Brothers Duvee and Young have passed - beyond the portals. But their genial natures, and zeal in the cause of the brotherhood, enshrine them in the memory of

Of the remainder of this pioneer band, some Among these, remaining with the Lodge are, Geiger, Schaum, Hess, Muhl, Kappes, Derringer, Sunkle, and Zinsmeister, to whose exertions the

The Past Grands are: Ferdinand Hess, Fred Geiger, C. Brendel, J. Zinsmeister, D. Lauterbach, William Derringer, H. Mueller, A. L. Peirch, P. C. Shueback, Phillip Muhl, F. Zulandt, Phillip: Huffman, J. Baum, Peter Dick, William Klinge, M. Nye, F. Lauterbacker, and C. Sunkle. } -

The present officers are: Noble Grand, C. Gaertner; Vice-Grand, F. Brocker ; Recording Secretary, S. Levi; Permanent Secretary, J. Lensmeister ; Treasurer, F. Hess; Trustees: R. H. Roekel, L. Frank, Peter Dick, Fred Geiger, and P. Shuck.

Howard Encampment

**The Encampment." - In every Order there are differences in the capacities of the membership, for enjoyment, just as in society, outside ; and we find a disposition to gratify these developed in proportion to the numbers whose views on the subject are in accord, and desire to give of this kind in Zanesville was inaugurated by Pataskala Encampment, No. 8, instituted by Patriarch, Albert G. Day, Grand Senior Warden of Ohio, March 31st, ais.

The following were the charter members, and also the first ofhcers: Elias Pike (C. P.), John Burns (II. P.), Silvers Porter (S. W.), John R. Johnson (J. W.), J. T. Fracker, Jr., (Scribe), Robert Howard (Treasurer), Lambert Thomas (Guardian).

This Encampment continued to grow until the year 1853, when the following brethren made application tor a charter for another Encampment : T. L. Fracker, C. C. Russell, Joseph Crosby, Ed. W. Cox, George W. Graham, J. A. Buckmaster, William R. Hazlett. S. G. McBride, Thomas Durban, and A. W. Perley.

The following brethren were admitted on card, the same night: S. Porter, William Hall, D. McCarthy, and R. S. Mershon. The following were initiated and admitted to full fellowship: John C. Hazlettt, William Laughlin, and Frank Fracker.

the support of two bodies, and decided to surrender their charters and make application to the Grand Encampment of the State, for a charter for anew one. The. Encampment, under the following name, was then chartered :

Howarp EncAmMpMENT, No. 79. - Chartered on the 2d day of July, 1858, and was instituted by Grand Patriarch, T. C. Cowan, the following Patriarchs appearing as charter members: Robert Howard, E. H. Church, Thomas Durban, E. L. Grigsby, Lewis Slyder, G. D. Gibbons, Frederick Howell, W. J. Griffiths, John Breymyer, W.H. Thomas, M.S. Thomas,S. G. McBride, N. K. Smith, J. Wilber, William Forgraves, William Dunn, Charles Simmons, William Deffenbaugh, F. M. Hollister, William Bick, W. J. Woodside, Peter Helrick, Alexander Clark, J. V. Smeltzer, Thomas Drake, W. R. Hazlett, J. T. Fracker, J. R. Winegarner, John Stone, D. B. Gray, Peter Dick, James M. Feeters, W. S. Wells, and Amos Hollingsworth.

At the first meeting, after the institution, sixty-five members of the two old Encampments were admitted, and the prosperity of Howard Encampment affirms the wisdom of uniting the two old Encampments. Since the union, four hundred and twenty-five members have been received, including charter members ; two hundred and forty-six have been lost by death, cards, and forfeitures ; the present membership is one hundred and seventy-nine.

It is with becoming pride that the brotherhood, in and out of the Encampment, cherish the memory of the Patriarchs who have passed over the river ; and as we value the lessons of their lives, we do well to throw our fraternal arms around such Patriarchs as W. R. Hazlett, who has spent a large part of his life in the Order, and is particularly identified with the Encampment. Made an Odd Fellow in Moxahala Lodge, No. 144, in 1850, passed the chairs, joined Pataskala Encampment, June Ig, 1852, elected Representative to the Grand Encampment of Ohio, in 1854, and has been a representative or officer in that body every succeeding session, and, in 1860-61, elected Grand High Priest, in 1872-73, Grand Patriarch of the State, and in 1875, elected Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States, and filled that position until 1879, when he was re-elected, the term expiring in 1881. The Worthy Scribe of Howard Encampment, in his service of twenty-two years in that responsible office, has endeared the fraternity to him, as, perhaps, few men in America could; and his influence has become a power for good. Wherever Encampment work is known, the name of Hazlett is recognized as authority.

_ Intimately associated with the career of this beloved brother is the lamented Robert Howard. He was one of Nature's noblemen. Next to the beloved partner of his bosom, he loved the Broth- ever exemplified the sublime principles taught by the fraternity; the practice of them rendered purer his spiritual life. He passed quietly away, June 18th, 1867, full of love and ripe in years. There are other bright lights, whose great moral influence still illumines our pathway, as we journey to meet them in the '' Sweet bye and bye;" among these are, Thomas Durban, and Lewis Slyder, who were particularly zealous in the cause of brotherly love. A

The present officers are as follows: W. H. Smallwood, Chief Patriarch; R. B. Brown, Senior Warden; S. Stockdale, Junior Warden; George D. Gibbons, High Priest; W. R. Hazlett, Scribe, and W. Dryfus, Treasurer.

The present membership is one hundred and seventy-nine. The Encampment has expended $5,916.00, for the relief of members, and has safely invested $3,600.00, with a surplus fund in cash, on hand, of $475.10; making a grand total of $9,991.10.

The place of meeting is in '* Odd Fellows' Hall," Lodge room. The present Most Worthy Grand Master, H. P. Gravatt, is succeeded in the office of Most Worthy Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the State proximo. This is the first time that Southeastern Ohio, has been thus honored ; and it is certainly a well-deserved compliment; one that the Odd Fellows of Zanesville, and the Muskingum Valley, feel particularly proud of, and a promotion that reflects credit on the fraternity throughout the State.

Odd Fellows Beneficial Association

The following is the Twelfth Annual Report of the Odd Fellows' Beneficial- Association, of Muskingum Valley, Ohio, which was organized April 26, 1869, and incorporated March 12, 1873. The incorporators were Hon. John Greiner, E. P. Moorehead, H. B. Taylor, R. B. Osmond, George Rishtine, J. J. James, W. R. Hazlett, and James D. Ford.

Resident Trustees For 1881 Secretary S Report

I present herewith the Twelfth Annual Report of this Association, and in doing so it gives me pleasure to inform you that the year just closing has been one of unprecedented prosperity, not only financially, but also in the increase of members, and in the small number of deaths we have had.

During the existence of this Association, the sum of $72,950.00 has been distributed among the heirs of its deceased members, at a total cost to the insured of $2,751.75.

This large amount has been collected, and expended, at a comparative small cost, and few - have suffered even temporary inconvenience by the amount they have contributed. -

It may be urged by some who have paid their assessments for a time and then forfeited, their membership, that they have lost just that amfount.. That is a great error, for, they were protected while paying, and 'no member has ever paid more than the actual cost of his insurance,

The world is beginning to realize that Life Insurance in some form is more than a luxury, and are securing it as one of the wise requirements of the future. The only question is, where to get itr Our Association proposes to give it to its members at the lowest possible cost. Therefore, brothers, let me ask that you will, each of you, realize that it is your duty to contribute, as an active agent in behalf of our Association, in increasing the membership and advancing its interests.

Below I present a statement showing the r@- ceipts and expenditures for the. past year, together with other tables, that will give you a full knowledge of its condition :

Membership

Soa PANOTICIINITE:-ocrcasee ates dese scectaretcn 16 - 23 Present membership in Class A... 1,105 No. of Members in Class B, April 30, 1880.. 121 " received since that date.........c00seeeeeee 13

To the Members of Odd Fellows' Beneficial Association of Muskingum Valley : BrotHErRS - Herewith I submit my Annual Report of Receipts and Expenditures of the Association for the year ending April 29th, 1881:

Annual Meeting

Atthe annual meeting of the members of the Association, held April 29, 1881, the amendments to the Laws, which were offered one year since by brothers Shaw and Hazlett, were laid on the table, not to be taken therefrom without six months notice being given in writing to the Board of Trustees, prior to the annual meeting at which they would be acted upon.

Amendment at the close of Section 2, Article 14, the following :. ''Except, that when a brother is a member of both a Subordinate Lodge and Encampment, and his Subordinate Lodge shall become extinct, and who, by reason of age or infirmity, cannot successfully apply for membership in another Subordinate Lodge - upon his obtaining a Grand Lodge Card from the Grand Secretary of his jurisdiction - such a brother shall be entitled to retain his membership in this Association so long as he retains his membership in his Encampment, and pays all assessments due from him to this Association." tion, have attended to that duty. We have examined the books, accounts and vouchers of said officers, and found them correct. And would further report that we find the books of both the Secretary and Treasurer kept in a thorough and business like manner. Respectfully submitted, W. EBERT, Wotr DryFus, Joun A. Morrow. Committee.

Laws And Regulations

ARTICL /Vame. - This association shall be known as '* The Odd Fellows' ciation of Muskingum Valley, Ohio," and its object shall be the "creation and perpetuation of a fund, for the relief of the widows and orphans or devisees of its members,in such manner as may be prescribed by its laws.

ARTICLE W - Qualifications for Membership. - A member in good standing of any regularly instituted Subordinate Lodge' of the 1/\Q. OVF. desirous to become a member of this Association, shall present a petition to the Board of Trustees, setting forth his age, occupation, residence, name, number and location of the Lodge to which he belongs, and he shall be required to answer such cuestions as shall be furnished by this Association, certified to by the Noble Grand and Secretary of his Lodge; and agreement that he will obey the Laws and Regulations of the Association ; which petition shall be recommended by two members of the Association, and have attached thereto the certificate of the Permanent Secretary of his Lodge, that the petitioner is in good standing therein, and clear of all charges, of whatever kind. Upon the presentation of such petition, the Board of Trustees shall proceed to consider the same, and vote thereon, composed as follows: From each Lodge represented in the Association, there shall not be more than three Trustees, elected annually on the night of the first meeting in April, of each Lodge, by the members of this Association, belonging to said Lodge.

ARTICLE I[V - 7rustees. - The Board of "Erustees shall organize by electing from their own number a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer; and such Trustees and Officers as elected, shall constitute an official Board for

| the transaction of all the business of the Association, not otherwise provided for. They may make rules for their government, not inconsistent with these laws.

ARTICLE V - Powers of Trustees. - The Board of Trustees shall have power to fill all vacancies (temporary or permanent) that may occur in their body, by electing a member of the Association from the Lodge to which the vacating Trustee belonged.

ArTICLE VI. Quorum, Time and Place of Meeting of Trustees. - The Board of Trustees shall meet on the second and fourth Fridays in each month, in the Odd Fellows' Hall, or such place in Zanesville as the Trustees may decide, for the transaction of business, and may also be convened whenever the President is of the opinion that the interests of the Association require it, or at the request of four Trustees. Five Trustees shall constitute a quorum, and in the absence of any officer, the Board of Trustees shall appoint an officer pro tem, for the meeting.

ARTICLE VIIl - FEvecutive Committee. =-The President, Secretary and Treasurer, shall be an Beecut ve Committee, whose duty 'i shall be to audit all accounts against the Association, and manage the finances in such a manner as the Board of Trustees may direct and approve.

srauide at the acres of the Board of Trustees. He shall see that the Laws and Regulations of the Association are faithfully executed, and per-

ArtricLe IX - Dutées of Secretary. - The Secretary shall keep a record of all the transactions of the Board of Trustees. He shall keep all the books of accounts, and receive all moneys due the Association, giving his receipt therefor. Ile shall pay all moneys in his possession, belonging to the association, to the Treasurer, taking his receipt therefor. He shall keep a register of the members of the Association, in such form as.the Board of Trustees may direct ; and cause all notices to be served upon the aenibens| that may be required. He shall make an annual report of the transactions and the financial condition of the Association to the members at the annual meetings of the Association, and perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Board of Trustees. He shall receive such compensation for his services as the Board of Trustees may determine, and shall give such bond as the Board of Trustees may requiré.

ArticLE X - Duties of Treasurer. - The 'Treasurer shall receive all moneys belonging to the Association from the Secretary, giving his receipt therefor; and pay all orders 'drawn on him by the President and Secretary. Ile shall make an annual report of the receipts and expenses of the Association, and perform. such other duties as may be required of him by the Board of Trustees. Ile shall give such bond as may be required by the Board of Trustees for all moneys that me be entrusted to his keeping.

ARTIChEOX LE: Applications Sor Membership. SiGe 4g " fee for admission in this Association, in Ges: A, shall be two dollars, and no one shall in future be admitted into said class if over forty-five years old; and not more than 1,200 persons shall hold membership in this class at the same time, and not more than $1,000 shall be paid from the Beneticial Fund on the death of any member of said class.

SEC The fee for admission in this Association, in Class B, shall be as follows: When the applicant is under fifty years of age, two dollars ; if over lifty and under lifty-five, three dollars ; if over fifty-five and under sixty, four dollars, (and no person shall be receiv ed who is over sixty years of age) ; which money, if the applicant is elected, shall be applied as follows: One dollar to the Beneficial Fund, and the balance to the ixpense Account.

ArtricLE XII - .dssessments. - It is mutually and faithfully agreed by each member of this Association to pay to the Secretary, one dollar at the death of a member who is entitled to benefits, to be applied to the Beneficial Fund, and twenty-tive cents, to be applied to the Expense Fund.

ArtiIcLE X1]I1 - Senefits. - Upon the death of a member of the Association who is entitled to benefits, the Secretary shall immediately charge each member with an assessment of one dollar and twenty-tive cents, and cause the following notice to be served upon each member who may be indebted to the Association, after such charge is made:

**You are hereby notified that by the death of eS ers Meee EMS , amember of this Association, of Class ...., who was entitled to benefits, an assessment of one dollar and twenty-five cents is charged to your account, as provided for by the laws of the Association ; and that you are not entitled to any participation in the Beneticial Fund, unless such assessment is paid within thirty days of date of such notice.

Which notice, deposited it in the postoftice to his last known Beene! or sent to the resident trustee of his Lodge, shall be deemed sufficient on the part of the trustees. If said assessment shall not be paid within thirty days from the date of said notice, said member shall thereby forfeit his membership in the Association without action of the trustees.

ArticLe XIV - Arrearages. - Src. 1. Any member of this Association, "dropped or expelled from his Lodge, or in arrears for an assessment made upon him, forfeits his membership, and all moneys he may have previously paid to the Association. And to obtain membership again, he tee as though he were a new applicant. And it shall require a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees present to elect him to membership. Sec. 2. Should a member of this Association withdraw from his lodge by withdrawal card, his membership in the Association shall not be affected thereby for six months irom the date of his withdrawal card, provided he pays all assessments from time to time made upon him by the Association ; and should such member deposit his final card betore the expiration of six months, with any Lodge, such member shall continue to be entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Association, provided he furnishes a certificate from the Secretary of said Lodge, under the seal, that he has become a member thereof, showing that he is a member in good standing, and clear of all indebtedness to said Lodge. But if such member fails to deposit his card within the time specified, then his membership in the Association shall cease, except, that when a brother is a member of both a Subordinate Lodge and Encampment, and his Subordinate Lodge shall become extinct, and who, by reason of age or infirmity, Cannot successfully apply for 'membership in another Subordinate Lodge - upon his obtaining a Grand Lodge Card from the Grand Secretary of his jurisdiction - such brother shall be entitled to retain his membership in this Assot : ciation, so long as he retains his membership in : his Encampment, and pays all assessments due

ARTICLE XV - Sencfits. - Src 1. Upon the death of a member of this Association, of Class A, who is entitled to benefits, the President and Secretary shall draw an order on the Treasurer, payable out of the Beneficial Fund, for a sum representing one dollar for each and every member of said Class, not in arrears for any assessment; provided, always, that said amount shall

Src. 2. Upon the death of a member of this Association, of Class B, who is entitled to benefits, the President and Secretary shall draw an order, payable out of the Beneficial Fund, for a sum representing one dollar for each and every member of said Class B in the Association, not in arrears for any assessment, and also one dollar for each assessment said deceased member paid into the Association, to be paid out of the Expense Fund.

Sec. 3. The order shall be made payable to the widow, children, mother, father, sister or brother of such deceased member, and in the order named, if not otherwise directed by the member previous to death. If such deceased member shall leave neither of the above named relatives, nor any directions for the payment of the benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall dispose of the benefits as they think best.

ArtTIcLE XVI - Annual Meeting. - An annual meeting of the members of this Association shall be held on the last Friday in April, each year, for the transaction of such business as may come before the meeting, in accordance with the laws of this Association. At such meeting ten members shall constitute a quorum.

ArtricLe XVII - Amendments. - Amendments to these Laws and Regulations may be offered by any member, at any meeting of the Association, for consideration ; and if three-fourths of the |

Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows

Guipinc Srar Lopceg, No. 1880, was organized in Zanesville, July 30, 1878, by the following officers of Amity Lodge, Cambridge, Ohio: John Norman, N. F.; D. D. Williamson, P.S.; Samuel Wooden, V. G.

Moses Green, P. N. G.; William Prin, Chaplain: Richard Barnett, R. H. Supporter to N. G.; Alonzo Doles, L. H. Supporter to N. G.; Robert Giles, R. H. Supporter to V. G.; William Hardy, G. H. Supporter to V. G., and Geo. Quales, Warden.

To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Be it known, that,application having been made to the Committee ot Management.England, by the sub-Committee of Management, America, tor permission to open a New Branch, at Zanesville, State ot Ohio,

1880, this Dispensation is hereby granted by the Committee of Management, to the above named sub-Committee, to open such New Branch, or Lodge, accordingly, and that the same shall be named Order, by authority of the Committee of Management, dohereby certify and declare said Lodge to be a lawful Lodge of this Order, and that a bond of union be granted to the members thereof, and the society hereby binding themselves, and the said Lodge, in strong friendship and union, together, assuring them of the protection of the Committee of Management, so long as the laws of the Order shall be observed and kept. Given under our hands and seals, this 4th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1878. Joun Hoxiiy, Grand Master. GroRGE Marsua.i, Deputy G. M. Witu1aM Linsey, Grand Secretary. We, the undersigned, being the sub-Committee of Management, America, hereby grant this Dispensation, to open the above named Lodge, and hereby assure the said Lodge of our protection, so long as the laws of the Order and the sub-Committee of Management are observed and kept. Given under our hands and seals, this 8th day of July, A. D. 1878. R. Fausrer, Grand Master. W. C. H. Curris, Deputy G. M. D. B. Bowser, Grand Secretary. [All duly sealed. | The present officers, elected and installed the

The following sketch is from the Annual Report of the proceedings, at Richmond, Virginia, October, 1880, pp. 72-73: *' It has been asserted that this body is independent and sovereign, whose decisions are final and irrevocable. That opinion is not only erroneous, but it is in conflict with past experience. It is neither independent nor sovereign, except by sufferance of the great fountain head, inEngland. Our brethren across

'the waters, in delegating to us the power to manage our own affairs, declare, in the warrant from the Committee of Management, in England, un-

Tuis cut represents the location of the largest and _ oldest Drug Store in Kastern Ohio. The store was founded by David Maginnis, about 1840, who retired a few years after on account of ill health, and the business passed in succession to W. A. Graham, then Graham & Co., afterwards Graham, Bailey & Co., until 1880, when Willis Bailey and J. D. Porter, who had been in the store from their boyhood, and had for ten years previous to 1880 almost entire management of the business, purchased the entire Graham interest and changed the firm name to Bailey & Porter. For many years the store was located at 144 Main street, but a year after the purchase of the Graham interest and good will by Bailey & Porter, they went from that location on account of W. A. Graham (the owner of the building), who desired his son might reap the benefit of the oldand well established stand. They removed to 94 Main street, but that room proving entirely too small for their large stock, they have recently leased the above spacious building, No. 172 Main the war the _ business was rapidly increased by carrying a large stock, buying for cash, and employing active travelers, who regularly visited the towns in Southeastern Ohio. The business became the largest of the kind in this part of the State. After the war the business went steadily forward, and during the dark days of the financial panic of 1873, when banks and business houses all over the country failed, closed and compromised their obligations, their business progressed as if no financial crisis had occurred. They can point with pride to their record, and are now one of the oldest, if not the oldest, business house in Zanesville.

They now carry a stock of over fifty thousand dollars, embracing all kinds of imported and domestic drugs, chemicals, paints, colors, dye stuffs, proprietary medicines, etc., and employ twelve persons, all of whom are thoroughly compe- = tent for their respect- : ive positions.

The success of the 7 present firm is largely due to their prompt and polite attention to customers, strict integrity, and a constreet, which, with the large warehouse in the | scientious regard for the quality of the drugs and rear, gives them ample facilities for their im- | medicines dispensed. The high reputation they mense business. There has been some controversy | enjoy as Prescription Druggists show that their as to who are the successors of Graham, Bailey & | efforts are appreciated by the citizens of Mus- Co. Bailey & Porter are the only legitimate | kingum and adjoining counties, mittee was removed from New York to Philadelphia. At that period of our existence, the minutes of our A. M. C. were sent to England for contirmation, when the Committee of Management, at Leeds, ran its pen across the action, changing the place of meeting of the S. C. M. to Philadelphia, and ordered the meetings to be held in the city of New York. An appeal was taken from the decision of the Committee of

Committee of Management, and sustained the action of our A.M. C., at Hartford, in removing our S.C. M. to Philadelphia. Again, when, by prop- Retnie from Eastern Star Lodge, No. 1028, of Washington City, which was passed by the A. M. C., held at Petersburg, in this State,in 1869, it was wherever organized, shall be known and styled as the Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America: that it should be invested with power to hear and determine questions and complaints concerning Lodges ; that it termine individual cases, and that each Council should exercise supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate Lodges in their several communities.' This proposition, passed by the Petersburg A.M.

tee of Management, in England, declared it contrary to law. Whenever we thority delegated to us, or mar the symmetry of our Order 'by unwarrantable action, we shall find ourselves confronted with a veto power, which we are in honor bound to respect and ob- SETVe. 5

From the report of the thirty-fourth annual aes held at Little Rock, Arkansas, in October, 1879, it appears that the first Lodge in Naetea was numbered 646, opened in 1843, in New York City, called Philomathean, and was represented at this grand convocation by the Most Venerable Patriarch. W. C. H. Curtis, and also, that there are now 533 Lodges in the United States, Upper Canada, Bermuda Islands, New Providence, Bahama Islands, St. Thomas Island, West Indies. and the Island of Cuba, and from that report, we obtain, also. the following :

"We. my beloved brothers and sisters, are in the crucible of preparation. Let us early bear the image of the Master of the Assembly, possessing ourselves with that wisdom that distinguishes one class of men above another, leading to the discovery of the paths on the deep, uniting us with the world around us, the agencies and properties of the vegetable world, utilizing them in alleviating our sufferings : discerning the subterranean treasures of mineral wealth, so that we mark them, as they roll along in the great expanse, magnifying God in His visible works, drawing ourselves to Him by their silent language; gathering all around the sacred altar, raising ourselves by the lever ot religious science, extending the flaming torch, until the | ights ebave and beneath unite, ait the heavens kiss into eternity, leaving the perishable to possess the eternal; to meet where the Patriarch's jeweled crown will never fade, and the beauty of our beloved truths will grow more dazzling, while eternity shall roll on. " - [ Extract from an address by Rev. B. W. Arnett. |

The United Ancient Order of Druids is a benevolent association. They style their division of the order, a '* Grove,' and number them in the order of their organization ; the one in Zanesville is Concordia Grove, No. 13, organized, May 3d, 1859, by William Stoll, N. G. A.: and G. A. Rheinberger, V. G. A., of Cincinnati.

The Grove, as indicated above. is a subordinate division; the Chief Grove of the State is called the Grand Grove of the State of Ohio, to which <all subordinate Groves report, and are subject in matters that pertain to the Order at large.

Independent Order Of Red Men

Improved Order of Red Men - having for its motto, Freedom, Friendship. and Charity. This institution is founded upon the customs, usages. traditions, and history. of the aborigines of this continent, and its primary objects are. to. promote, among men, the exercise and practice of the true principles of benevolence and charity : the care and protection of the widow and orphan, and the cultivation of friendly relations among mankind. ~The founding of the Order dates back to a period anterior to 1815. and, although no energetic effert has heretofore been made for its extension, its existence is now found in more than twenty-five jurisdictions, and in some of these it equals the strongest of kindred societies, in zeal and prosperity, and, in all, has a nucleus | both healthy and promising of great results.

This Tribe was organized in Zanesville, August 2, 1870, by Great Sachem, G,. B. Means, of | Steubenville, Ohio, and chartered the third | Tuesday in May, 1871. The first officers were as follows:

Sachem, L. F. Smith; Senior Sagamore, George Bostwick; Junior Sagamore, George Mason; Keeper of Wampum, W. A. Twaddle ; Chief of Records, W. R. Hazlett.

The regular place and time of meeting, is in Star Building, northeast corner of Third and Main streets, on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Knights Of Pythias

McInrirE LopeE, No. 38, was instituted in | Zanesville, November 30th, 1871, by E. T. Haines, Grand Chancellor, assisted by Past Grand Chancellor, Joseph Dowdall, G. K. of R. and S., Henry Lindenberg, Supreme Representative of Ohio, J. Hope Sutor, Suprente Representative of West Virginia, and delegations of Past Chancellors and Knights, from neighboring Lodges.

B Nail Brith

BeneEFrits. - The Constitution provides that at the death of a Brother, the sum of ane thousand dollars shall be paid, for the benefit of the bereaved. This is termed a compulsory endowment, and to raise this amount an assessment is made, of seventy-five cents per capita. There is also a ''free endowment" of two thousand dollars.