Warren County, Illinois - The whole text, 1886 (part 25 of 25)

/. O. O. F., No. 577, Monmouth Lodge, was organized May 18, 1875, with 23 charter- members. The first officers were L. S. Holden, N. G. ; John B. Weir, V. G.; Isaac Mark, R. S.; Peyton Roberts, P. S. ; Riemer Lahann, Treasurer. The membership at present is 127, with the following officers: Henry Mclntyre, N. G. ; Riemer Lahann, V. G. ; E. W. Stevens, R. S.; L. S. Holden, P. S. ; W. W. Brooks, Treasurer. This lodge has a fine, large hall, neatly furnished and elegantly equipped with all the paraphernalia of the order. It is out of debt, has money at interest, and is in a prosperous condition. Meetings are held by the Lodge every Wednesday.

Monmouth Lodge, I. O. O. F. , Rebecca Degree, No. 128. - This order was instituted November, 1853, with 54 members, and have increased their numbers since their organization to 60. Present officers, Mrs. A. E. Mclntosh, N. G. ; Mrs. Nettie Emert, V. G. ; Mrs. Mattie Baker, R. S,; Mrs. E. W. Stevens, F. S. ; Mrs. Ahnira Cottrell, Treasurer. They meet the second and fourth Fridays in each month.

Rebecca Degree Lodge, J\o. 122, 1. O. O. F., was instituted Oct. n, 1870. They have quite an interesting lodge and meet regularly, in the Warren Lodge Hall. Mrs. N. Y. Frew is at present N. G.

V. C. ; J. H. Hurdman, Adj't. There were 34 chartered members in the organization. The Post numbers at present 65, with the following named officers : D. D. Dunkle, C. ; W. T. Ramsey, S. V. C. : S. A. Hogue, J. V. C. ; J. H. Hurdman, Adjt. They have a good large hall, 22x60 feet, which is nicely furnished. The Post is in a flourishing condition and hold their meetings twice a month. They have an altar tastefully gotten up, which stands in the center of the hall, erected to the memory of theit fallen comrades.

Monmouth Relief Corps, No. 6. This is an auxiliary to the G. A. R. McClanahan Post. It was chartered June 18, 1884, with 25 members. Mrs. E. J. Hurdman, President. They meet in the G. A. R hall. Considerable interest is manifested in this lodge by the ladies of Monmouth, and it is increasing in its membership.

A. O. U, W. Lodge, 192, was organized in August, 1881, -with 37 charter members. This society has been prosperous and has increased its membership to 68. They have a hall which they have fitted up for their meetings, and it is neatly furnished. Present officers: George M. Peters, P. M. W. ; C. B. Bristol, M. W.; F. Ahlstrand, Foreman ; James Wilson, Overseer; J. F. Coleville, Recorder; C. E. Blackburn, Financier; A. H. McGrew, Receiver; M. Raims, Guide. This society h^as lost only two members since its organization.

Modern Woodmen of America, Maple City Camp, No. 94. This camp was organized April 22, 1885, with 19 charter members. Officers : C. E. Blackburn, Counsel ; A. W. Morton, Advisor; H. M. Putman, Clerk; David Turnbull, Banker. They have now 20 members and meet regularly in the A. O. (J. W. hall on the 2d and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Maple City Camp is new, but it is active, is steadily increasing in numbers, and is in a prosperous condition.

Order of Chosen Friends, Monmouth Council, No. 15, was instituted Aug. 7, 1883, with 25 members. Edward Parkinson was Chief Counsellor ; E. J. Clark, Secretary; and H. M. Wright, Treasurer. This society meets in the Odd Fellows' Hall, holding their sessions twice a month. Present membership is about 50. Present officers as follows; J. W. Smith, C. C. ; Wm. B. Vorvvick, V. C. ; J. Chaffee, Secretary; E. C. Linn, Treasurer; J. H. Moore, P.

C. C. ; J. T. Piper, Prelate ; H. H. Reed, Warden ; G. H. Coaltrap,~Guard. This is an insurance order and a beneficiary one, with policies ranging from $i,- ooo to $3,000. Some of the cardinal features of this society are that it furnishes its benefits at cost. Its plans are equitable and just, and its fraternal obligations binding and forcible. It makes no distinction in regard to sex, and the season of old age is softened and made bright by reaping substantial benefits at 75 years. When a member becomes permanently* disabled, he receives one-half of his benefits. The sick are looked after and a home is found for the orphaned. It has for its foundation mutual aid ; for its superstructure reciprocity. This Order is growing and it is in a prosperous condition. They propose in the near future to have a hall of their own for their meetings.

Lfiderkranz of Monmouth was instituted March 17, 1871, and was incorporated Feb. i, 1875. The object of this society is to further the sociability and unity of the Germans. At the time of the incorporation a beneficiary order was attached to it. The financial matters of each are kept apart and mem- * bers of the Leiderkranz if physically disabled cannot be members of the Beneficiary Order. They assume the same charitable duties as most of the other societies, such as taking care of the sick and helping those that are in great need. Should a member be sick, or rather an invalid, 40 weeks, then his beneficiary claim ends; his case is considered one of chronic illness, and he has no longer any claim upon the society. When a member dies, $30 is given to the family of the deceased for funeral expenses, and one dollar is assessed on each member for their benefit. They have a large hall fitted up for their use and have about 50 members. Their financial standing is good and they are as a society, prosperous. Present .officers : John B. Andrews, President; David Woelber, V. P. ; German Leins, Secretary ; P. D. Good, Financial Secretary ; Reimer Lahann, Treasurer.

mention its objects. Like most societies, it is secret in its government, with signs of recognition and insignia of office. It aims to unite all persons of a moral character into a social, benevolent and fraternal society, with the principles of the Golden Rule as its foundation, and to aid its members in the struggles of life in any way that may be suggestive by common feelings of humanity. The Order also proposes to establish a fund by voluntary contribution for the benefit of widows and orphans of deceased members. Another feature of this Order is the extending to women the privilege of meeting the men of the country in the halls of secret organizalions. It is beneficiary in its operations, affording an opportunity to its members in case of death of leaving a very liberal provision to their families or heirs; also of receiving a certain annuity while living. Since this order was established there has been several organized in different parts of the State.

Citizens' League of Warren County. This League was organized in the spring of 1885, and was chartered July 2d following. There are six directors who are named in the charter for the first year, to-wit : J. Ross Hanna, Robert A. Wilson, W. H. McQuiston, C. C. Secrist, Isaac Kirkpatrick and O. S. Barnum. The objects of this League are to enforce the laws and ordinances enacted for the suppression of the liquor traffic. Headquarters of this society is at Monmouth. Its charter extends for 20 years.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The first Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Monmouth was organized in June, 1872, under the name of the Monmouth Ladies' Temperance Society. Its objects were the education of the old and young in the important truth that it is dangerous and morally wrong to use intoxicating liquors as a beverage; also the recovery of the fallen and the cultivation of sound temperance sentiment. Signing the pledge and paying 50 cents fee constitutes a membership. It was the first woman's temperance organization in the county, and was working efficiently 18 months before the Woman's Temperance Crusade was organized in Hillsboro, which was Dec. 23, 1873. When the Illinois Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized in 1878, it at once became auxiliary and has continued to be one of the most useful temperance organizations in the State. In April, 1879, another Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized in Monmouth, and by way of distinction this Union has been known as the First Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The Union elects annually a President and Vice-President from each Church in the city, a Corresponding and Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Superintendent. The following branches of work are recommended by the National and State Woman's Christian Temperance Union : Band of Hope work, Sunday-school work, scientific temperance work, evangelistic and press work, yoang woman's work, work among foreigners, colored people, prisons and jails, and temperance literature. Present membership, 144. This organization has been useful in creating the strong temperance sentiment which exists in Monmouth.

The Crusade Society. This is another temperance organization, which was started May 10, 1879, with Mrs. A. J. Herbert as President; Mrs. L. M. Reed, Vice-President; and Mrs. H. J. Boyd, Secretary. Mrs. D. Babcock is the present President, and the Society has some 60 members. They hold their meetings regularly, and are very energetic in their endeavors to suppress the liquor traffic in the city of Monmouth.

The First Presbyterian Church. The Schuyler Presbytery, at their spring meeting in 1836, appointed Rev. Silas Riggs to organize the Presbyterian Church in Warren County. At the September meeting of the Presbytery, held at Monmouth some years later, the committee reported the organization of a society to be named the First Presbyterian Church of Warren County. This was the first Presbyterun organization effected in the county. In October, 1839, it took the name of Fall Creek Church. At this meeting of the Presbytery, when the report of the organization of the Church was made and accepted, Revs. Sill and Riggs were appointed to supply the Church as often as they could. The Fall Creek Church, with the consent of its members, was dissolved Aug. 26, 1873. Its membership had run down to less than half a score, owing to the fact that other organizations had been formed, which supplied the wants of those living in their vicinity. This was the outgrowth of the Monmouth First Presbyterian Church. The Presbyterian Church of Monmouth was organized Sept. 2, 1837, by Rev. L. G. Bell, who was appointed to the work by the Schuyler Presbytery, at its meeting in Macomb, April 12, 1837. It was organized with 16 members, all of whom being members of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren County, were dismissed to enter the new Church. James P. Hogue and Hamilton Roney were installed as Elders. The following are the names of the first members : Nancy Jenkins, Margaret Montgomery, Margaret Hogue, Margaret Roney, James Brasselton, M. A. Marick, Lydia Talbert, Mary A. Hogue, Eliza Andrews, Thomas G. Hogue, Benjamin Hercules, Hamilton Roney, and George P. and James P. Hogue.

The Church had supplies until September, «< 1839, when they secured their first settled pastor, Rev. Samuel Wilson. Revs. L. G. Stewart, M. Hammer, James Stafford, W. K. Stewart and Jos. Gray were the supplies. Mr. Wilson's services were terminated by his death, which occurred Aug. 15, 1847. During his pastorate 67 members were added to the Church. Up to 1842 this society had no church building, but held their services in different places, sometimes in a store, sometimes in the old American hotel and at priyate houses. On the i7th day of April, 1842, Theodore Cobur* and his wife gave a deed conveying to the trustees of the Church lot 6, in block 32, old to.vn plat of Monmouth, upon which a church building was constructed at a cost of about $800. This they used as a place of worship until 1851, when the building was taken down and the brick sold to James Hill. In 1848 the Rev. William F. Ferguson became the supply of the Church, serving it until 1851. It was very hard times in those days, but this zealous congregation was resolved to have a new house of worship. During the year 1851 many of the congregation, aided by their pastor, were engaged in hauling lumber from Oquawka for the new building. That season was a wet one, and it was impossible to get the lumber to their church building. During the construction of their new edifice they were tendered the use of the Methodist building every alternate Sabbath. In the latter part of December, 1851, Rev. Robert C. Mathews, a talented young man from the South, was called and Engaged to preach for them for three months. He was subsequently engaged and served the Church until death took him away, Nov. 15, 1879." (See biography in this volume). Mr. Mathews did more to harmonize the discordant elements among the various Churches of this community, by his Christian spirit and his great devotion to his Master's work, than all the other clergymen together.

In 1852 the edifice was so far completed as to enable the congregation to hold their meetings in the basement. It was finished and dedicated in 1853. It cost about $3,000. In 1863 the church building was enlarged by the addition of 22 feet to the length of it, at a cost of $1,500. In 1876 the society determined to erect a larger and more commodious edifice, and for this purpose a building dommittee was appointed. They were unable to raise the necessary funds that year, however, but secured the lots for the building, for which they paid $(,350. The matter rested here until the early part of 1880, when measures were again taken to raise funds to go on with the work. A portion of the money necessary was raised, and in October the contract was let. The contract price was $14,700, the building to be completed by October, 1881. To give more room an additional lot was purchased, at a cost of $150. The building was completed and dedicated May 7, 1882. The total cost of the building, with lots, furniture, organ, etc., was $21,058.83. The pipe organ cost $1,350. The edifice is a large handsome structure of Gothic architecture ; the walls are built of brick trimmed with stone, and rest on a stone foundation. The auditorium is 48x84 feet, and is very neatly finished. In the basement there is a lecture-room, parlor, a Sunday-school room, a study and a kitchen. The whole building is heated by a furnace.

In 1881 the Rev. A. H. Dean, the present pastor, was called and took charge. The Church is now out of debt and is prosperous, having 350 members and a large and interesting Sunday-school. The latter was started in 1838. In 1864 it was divided into three departments, the Bible class, intermediate and infant. Each department has its separate room. The total membership of the Church since its organization numbers 987. From this Church and Sabbath-school 12 persons have entered the ministry. Two of this number became Missionaries to foreign countries.

The Methodist Episcopal Church of Monmouth. - As the organization of this Church was the commencement of Methodism in the county, and a great deal of the early history of the Church is connected with this society as well as the general early pioneer life of the county, a somewhat extended account of the history of this Church is given. Abraham Swartz came into Warren County in April, 1829, and located near Monmouth. The county was then new and there were not more than a dozen families then residing in it, and Mr. Swartz and wife were the only Methodists; and as a few Methodists had settled in Knox County, Mr. Swartz and his wife, in order to be with his Church people, left Warren County and moved into Knox, which left the former, without a Methodist. Field Jarvis settled at the head of Ellison Creek in the summer of 1829, and, in the winter following, John F. Eberman, whose ^ wife was a Methodist, came in and settled near Mr. J Jarvis. Daniel McNeil Jr., settled at what was then Yellow Banks (Oquawka), in 1830. Jonathan Buf- j fun settled at Cedar Creek the same year. Nathaniel Hopper, a young man, with his father, settled near by in the spring of 1831. Jacob Mills, a brother of Mr. Mills of the Methodist Episcopal Church, came from the East in the autumn of 1831, and rode through the counties of Knox and Warren for some three months, preaching wherever he could get a hearing. These were nearly the only meetings in Warren County of the Methodists until the autumn of 1832, when Elder Barton Randall was sent as a circuit preacher on the mission. The first quarterly meeting of the mission was held in Knox County, at which time Thomas Pearce and Daniel McNiel, Jr., were appointed as Stewards of Warren County. The second quarterly meeting was appointed to be held at Thomas Pearce 's residence, March 18, 1833. The weather was cold and blustering, and the Methodists were so scattering that no person attended, and the meeting was dismissed by the preacher.

south of Yellow Banks, in Henderson County, at which meeting the Presiding Elder, Peter Cartwright, attended and presided. On Sunday the sacrament was administered for the first time in this section. The weather was fine and some of the members had traveled 30 miles in order to be present. There was a general turn out from all parts of this county. At this meeting three children were baptized, ten persons joined the Church on trial, and the seven following named members surrounded the table of the Lord and partook of the emblems of His body and blood shed for them: Barton H. Cartwright, Robert Bell, Thomas Pearce, Daniel Mc- Neil, Field Jarvis, Elisha Griffith and his wife.

There were at this time a number of preaching places in Warren County. A class was formed at Brother Pearce's, called at that time Bowling Greeni and one at Jamison's Settlement, yet there were few names returned belonging properly to this county. In the autumn of 1833, the Conference appointed

[Rev. D. R. Trotter, as circuit preacher. In 1834, a class was formed in Monmouth and one at the head of Ellison Creek, while the old classes at Bowl- "ing Green and Jamison's Settlement grew a little land the mission, upon the whole, prospered so that Brother Trotter, at the annual Conference of 1834, l-held at Mt. Carmel, 111., urged the necessity of a division of the mission. Knoxville Mission was then formed out of Henderson River Mission and included Knox and Henry Counties, while Henderson River Mission included Warren and Mercer Counties. Rev. Barton H. Cartwright was appointed to the Knoxville Mission and Rev. Peter R. Boerin to the other. Brother Boerin taking sick, Rev. Barton H, Cartwright was ordered to take charge of both Missions.

In the summer of 1830, Daniel McNeil, Jr., opened a Sunday-school about two miles from the Yellow Banks, which continued for about three months. He had in this school about 16 scholars. The next year he opened a Sunday-school in the Court-house at Monmouth, but it was discontinued for want of help. In 1832 the school was again opened in Monmouth under more propitious circumstances, but the Indian disturbances broke up the school for a time.

settled in Warren County, except Barton H. Cartwright, who was licensed to exhort and then licensed to preach. In 1834, there were in Warren County eight preaching places, one local elder, one local preacher, three class leaders, and about 50 Church members. Rev. Asa D. West, George Pearce, Field Jarvis, Nathaniel Hopper and Daniel McNeil constituted the first Board of Trustees for Monmouth, who were elected Dec. 13, 1834, when there was neither church nor parsonage buildings in Monmouth, and but little prospect of having any very soon. At the next Conference, held in 1835, Rev. Justus Woodworth was appointed for this circuit. In October, 1836, the Henderson River and the Knoxville Missions were discontinued, and the two Missions were formed into a circuit called the Knoxville Circuit, in the Quincy District, and Rev. Joel Harington was appointed preacher.

At a Quarterly Conference held at Knoxville, in June, 1837, Thomas Jones, Justus Woodworth, Daniel McNeil, Alfred Allen and Jesse Coleman were appointed Trustees to build a meeting house at Monmouth.

At the Annual Conference of 1838, Rev. Asa D. West was appointed to take charge. In the Annual Conference held in October, 1839, the .Knoxville Circuit was divided, the line of Warren and Knox Counties to be the division line. There were at this time about 550 members in the circuit, or about 275 members in each of the counties of Warren and Knox. Rev. William H. Clark was appointed circuit preacher. The first Quarterly Conference for Monmouth Circuit, was held at the head of Ellison Creek, near New Lancaster, on the i6th day of November, 1839. There were present Revs. N. G. Berryman, William H. Clark, Asa D. West, and Local Elder, Joseph Williams. The next Conference returned Mr. Clark to Monmouth Circuit. Rev. William Haney was afterward placed in charge, Mr Clark having taken sick. At the Annual Conference in 1841, Rev. Zadock Hall was appointed circuit preacher.

The Illinois Conference, held in August, 1842, formed a new district called Peoria, and appointed Rev. A. E. Phelps, Presiding Elder. The Method-

William Justice succeeded Brother Royal, and John Morey followed Brother Justice. In 1844, Richard Haney was appointed Presiding Elder. In 1845, Rev. Barton H. Cartwright was appointed to take charge. In 1846, Rev. William Haney was the preacher in charge. At this time Monmouth Circuit embraced Monmouth, Oquawka, Olena, Warren, Ellison, Stringtown, Berwick, besides several other preaching places.

In 1847, Monmouth was placed in the Rock Island Circuit, with the Rev. John St. Clair, Presiding Elder, Joseph O. Gilbert, preacher in charge. In the fall of 1848, the district was again changed, so that Monmouth Circuit was in the Knoxville District, with John Morey, Presiding Elder ; James Taylor, preacher in charge. In answer to tha question as to the number and condition of the Sabbath-schools in the first Quarterly Conference for the year, held at Mon- I mouth, Sept. 30, 1848, it was said that there are none I on the circuit. At the Fourth Quarterly Conference it was reported that there was one Sunday-school on

Ithe circuit. At the Annual Conference, Rev. B. Applebee was appointed preacher in charge. He was returned for the second year. Brother Applebee seems to have been the first preacher who served the Church here two years in succession, and judging from the increase of the number of Sundayschools in the circuit during his first year, the appointment was a good one. At the Quarterly Conference held at Ellison, Sept. 7, 1850, the report showed the number of schools to be 1 1 ; officers and teachers, 96; scholars, 300.

In 1851 the Monmouth Circuit was divided so as to leave Berwick and Ellison to another circuit. James F. Chaffee was appointed to the Monmouth Circuit, Feb. 21, 1852. In 1853 Monmouth was made a station, with Rev. John P. Brooks in charge. The first quarterly meeting for Monmouth station was held Oct. 23, 1852. At this meeting the Superintendent of the Sunday-school reported that the Sunday-school was in an extremely critical condition, and witho at efficient co-operation of the Church it must cease to exist. At the next Conference Rev. B. C. Swarts was appointed preacher in charge, and at the next Rev. Richard Haney was appointed Presiding Elder, and H. Richey preacher in charge. In

1855 Brother Elijah House succeeded H. Richey. In the fall of 1856 Rev. J. Soule was stationed at Monmouth, with Rev. R. N. Morse as Presiding Elder The Rock River Conference was divided, and Monmouth placed in the Peoria Conference. During 1857 $6,200 were secured on subscription to build a church. The lot was purchased where the building now stands, and the work on a new edifice commenced. Rev. A. D. McCool succeeded Rev. J. Soule. In the spring of 1858 the old church building was sold, and the basement of the new one used for worship. At the Conference held in 1858, Rev. Henry Summers was appointed Presiding Elder. In 1859 the name of the Conference was changed from Peoria to Central Illinois Conference, and the name of Monmouth given to the district. Rev. R.

C. Rowley was appointed for Monmouth station, Rev. O. C. Price was sent to Monmouth as pastor and Rev. John Morey succeeded Rev. H. Summers as Presiding Elder for Monmouth district, in the fall of 1 86 r. Rev. John P. Brooks was appointed next to succeed Rev. O. C. Price, but having been elected Superintendent of Public Instruction, he resigned the charge. Rev. J. Tubbs was appointed to fill out the term, ; Rev. C. Springer was sent to Monmouth, and Rev. Francis Smith appointed as Presiding Elder. In 1865 Rev. J. S. Cummings was appointed to the charge at Monmouth, and at the close of this year was made Presiding Elder at Onarga district and Rev. E. Wasmuth appointed to Monmouth, with Rev. W. H. Hunter as Presiding Elder. Mr. Wasmuth remained three years, being the first pastor to remain on the charge that length of time. In the fall of 1868 he was succeeded by Rev. A. Magee, with Rev. Richard Haney Presiding Elder. In 1870 Rev. P. Warren was appointed pastor of Monmouth station. He was succeeded by Rev. G. Evans, who remained until the fall of 1872, and was succeeded by Rev. William Underwood. Mr. Underwood was followed by Rev. S. Jones, and Rev. J. S. Cummings Presiding Elder. Mr. Jones remained two years and was succeeded by Rev. John

D. Smith. During Mr. Jones' term the parsonage was erected, at a cost of $r,8co. Mr. Smith remained two years and was followed by Rev. J. S. Cummings, and A. K. Falis was appointed Presiding Elder. In 1880 Rev. S. W. Barnes was sent in charge, remaining two years, when he was followed by Rev. R. G. Pearce, who remained one year and was succeeded by Rev. G. R. Palmer, who remained one year, when, on account of failing health, he was obliged to resign. In May, 1885, Rev. George C. Wilding was transferred from the West Virginia Conference and stationed at Monmouth. He is the present pastor, and Rev. M. C. Bowlens the Presiding Elder of the district. When Mr. Wilding took charge of the Church he found it in rather a disorganized condition, and in some financial embarrassment. He has re-stored harmony in the Church and also pat it in a good financial condition. The membership of the Church at present is 304.

The Trinity Episcopal Church was organized as a Mission July 15, 1878, with 13 members. The vestry were co nposed of W. P. Rupp, John W. Litten E. I. Camm and V. H. Webb. The church building was erected in 1883, and was consecrated on the 22d of November, of the same year. The cornerstone of this chapel was laid July 3d, and completed at a cost of $3,600, including lot. This society has been supplied by Rev. George H. Higgins, of Galesburg, C. W. Leffingwell and E. H. Rudd, of Knoxville. Service once a month. During the interval lay service is held by Rev. V. H. Webb. The first installed clergyman was Rev. W. F. Lloyd, serving 18 months, commencing January, 1881. Following Mr. Lloyd was Rev. E. H. Rudd, with monthly service. He served one year and was succeeded by Rev. R. G. Walker, who remained with the Church six months, with service every Sunday. Following Mr. Walker was Mr. Rudd, who served uniil September, 1884, and was the last regularly installed pastor, Rev. V. H. Webb, who was ordained a Deacon June 23, 1885, has had charge of the Church. Since his installment there has been regular service every Sunday, either by a clergyman or a lay-reader. Present communicant membership, 35. A Sunday-school is connected with the Church numbering 50 scholars. Mr. Webb presides over this school. The present vestry is V. H. Webb, E. I. Camm, John S. Spriggs, James R. Marshall and E. C. Morgan.

United Presbyterian Church. - The first society of this Church was organized May 9, 1853, by Rev. Robert Ross, with 21 members. It was organized in the south room of the Academy, where they held their services until 1856, when they used the old College Chapel. Rev. D. A. Wallace, from East Boston, Mass., was their first regular pastor, who was installed the first Sabbath in October, 1856. Mr. Wallace served the Church until 1860, when he was succeeded by Rev. Alex. Young, who had charge until 1862. Rev. D. G. Bradford accepted a call and commenced his services Nov. 26, 1863, and continued until August, 1867, when he resigned. In the spring of 1868 Rev. R. B. Ewing took charge of the Church and remained until June i, 1870. Rev. J. G. Barnes was the next pastor, who entered upon his duties the second Sabbath in May following, and served the society until he died, which was in 1880. Mr. Barnes was succeeded by Rev. P. H. Hanna, the present pastor. The first house of worship for this congregation was completed in 1858 and was dedicated July 4th, the same year. They had at the dedication a union service, Rev. John Scott delivering the first address. It was a frame building, costing about $6,000. They have a membership at present of 436, with a Sabbath-school numbering 250 scholars. A committee has been recently appointed to take into consideration the construction of a new 1 church edifice in the near future.

Second United Presbyterian Church was organized^ Oct. 25, 1862, by Rev. D. A. Wallace and Elders'! Wm. Goudy and W. J. Thompson, with a membership of 19. At a meeting of the congregation, Nov. 12, 1862, it was decid.d to call Rev. Alex. Young and D. A. Wallace as pastors. The call was accepted and the Church was served by these gentlemen for several years. At the close of the year, 1868, Mr. Wallace retired and Mr. Young was retained as pastor, and remained with the society until July, 1871. The first service of the Church, and all the meetings were held at the residence of Mr. A. Y. Graham, until June, 1863. From this date on, and until their church building was completed, the meetings were held in the College Chapel. Their house of worship was completed in the spring of 1867. It was a frame structure, built on the site of the present edifice, and cost about $to,ooo. It was torn down to make room for the new church in the fall of 1879. The new building was completed in, 1880, and dedicated Dec. i2th, of the same year, by Rev. W. T. Campbell, assisted by Revs. Alex. Young, D. M. Ure and J. B. McMichael. Mr. Young was succeeded by Mr. Ure, August, 1872, who served as pastor until August, 1874. November 28, Rev. W. T. Campbell received a call, which he ac-

The present edifice is situated on the corner of East Garden and College Streets, and was completed at a cost of about $20,000, in 1880, and was dedicated Sept. 12, the same year. It is a large, commodious brick structure, with an auditorium 54 x 84 feet, and is well finished. In the basement there is a lecture room, two Sunday-school rooms, a study and a kitchen. The building is heated by a furnace. Mr. Campbell is the present pastor and has a congregation numbering 350 souls. A Sunday-school numbering 255 pupils is one of the interesting features of this Church. In connection there is a Ladies' Missionary Society, who are laboring for the salvation of the heathen.

Christian Church of Monmouth. - Soon after the village of Monmouth was laid out it was found that 20 believers in this faith resided adjacent to the town, and, on the 3ist day of March, 1839, a meetf ing was called for the purpose of organizing a congregation. At that meeting Elders Pliny and Livy 1 Hatchett and James R. Ross were present and as- 7 sisted in forming an organization. Elijah Davidson was chosen Clerk and Deacon, and Alexander Davidson, Elder. There were 19 members forming this first congregation : Hezekiah Davidson, Eleanor, Alexander and Rachel Davidson, William C. and Ann Hall, William C. and Rebecca Butler, James S. Hodgens, Jacob L. and Nancy Burgan, Elijah, Nancy, Gamelia Ann, Solomon S., Thomas H., Elizabeth and William B. Davidson. During the year 1839 several meetings were held, at which the question of building a house of worship was discussed, and a committee appointed to secure funds for this purpose, the result of which was that a church building was erected, at a cost of some $800. It was a frame structure, and located on the northeast corner of the block upon which the Baldwin House now stands. On the igth of April, 1843, a meeting was called to choose additional officers, when Elijah Davidson and James Hodgens were chosen Elders, and John H. Sparling, Solomon S. Davidson and David Smith, Deacons. On the 4th of November, 1843, N. A. Rankin, Elijah Davidson and Ira F. M. Butler were chosen Trustees. In 1861 a new building was erected and dedicated by Rev. Isaac Errett, of Cincinnati, who delivered an able address on the occasion. The present number of members is 136.

The Church has enjoyed many seasons of prosperity, adding largely to its membership, but emigration westward has from year to year depleted its numbers. Since the organization services have been held every Sunday morning and evening, and a prosperous Sunday-school is connected with the Church, which was organized about the time the congregation ,was. The following pastors have served the Church since its organization : Revs. Pliny and Livy Hatchett, James R. Ross, Alex. Davidson, A. J. Kane, James E. Gaston, T. J. Matlock, John Errett, Lawrence S. Wallace, John LaGrange, J. M. Williams, A. P. Aten, F. M. Bruner.'N E. Corey and J. W. Kelsey, who is the present pastor. They have a plain, neat and substantial church building, and the congregation is in a thriving condition.

The Third United Presbyterian Church of Monmouth, was organized in May, 1868. During this year a church building was put up at a cost of $2,- 500. Rev. John N. Henderson was the first pastor, and served the Church untill 1872. They had supplies then until 1874, when Rev. Daniel Inches assumed the pastoral duties, and remained until August, 1876. At this time the Church was disbanded by the Presbytery. A Union Mission School has been organized here which is under the control of the Second United Presbyterian Church. Mr. H. H. Bell is Superintendent of this school, and has about 175 scholars.

Unity Church. This society was organized in 1882 under the auspices of the members of the Unitarian and Universalist Churches, with Rev. Arthur Bevis as their preacher. They purchased the old Presbyterian building and used that as a house of worship. There were about 25 members at the formation of this society. Mr. Bevis remained two years when he was succeeded by Rev. C. K. Gibson, who remained until June, 1885, when he terminated his relations with the society. Since Mr. Gibson left they have had no pastor, and it is doubtful if they will ever have another, as the organization was effected only by great effort on the part of a few of its members.

The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Augustana Synod, was organized in 1859 by Rev. T. N. Hasselquist, then pastor of the Lutheran Church at Galesburg, 111. The members of this first organization were as follows: John Beck. Mons Cassel, Ake Nelson, Louis Nelson, James Olsson, James Skibber, Olof Johnson, Truls Swensson, Jorgen Han- sen and their families. Services were held in private houses by Rev. T. N". Hasselquist, until 1866. From 1866 to 1868 they were conducted by Rev. A. W. Dahlston. During this year the Church was reorganized and services were held in the Court House, in the basement of the Presbyterian Church, and also in the second story of John Beck's shoe store. In 1870, the church edifice was erected at a cost of about $1,600, and in 1871 it was dedicated. From 1870 to 1875 services were conducted by the Rev. N. T. Winquist and other ministers in the vicinity. The first installed pastor was Rev. A. V. Holmgren, who took charge of the congregation in 1876. He was succeeded in 1877 by Elias Peterson, who left in 1878. From thence until 1885, services were conducted by professors and students from the Theological Seminary in Rock Island, 111. On July i, 1885, Rev. J. E. Floren took charge and is the present pastor. Mr. Floren was born in Sweden, in 1859, and came to this country, in 1872. He was graduated at Augustana College, in 1^83, and at the Theological Seminary at Rock Island, in 1885 ; and was ordained in Rockford, 111., June 28, 1885. Under the administration of this 'talented young man this Church is rapidly increasing in numbers and standing. They have a Sabbath-school of about 30 members. With the society there is a parsonage costing about $1,500.

African Methodist Episcopal Church, was organized in 1868, in a hall on Main Street. Some 12 members were present at the organization, of whom Francis and Zachariah Price and A. H. Knight were the leaders. In 1869, they erected and dedicated their house of worship, which cost, including lot, about $800. They had supplies for several years, when the Rev. S. F. Jones came in and took charge. A large Sabbath-school is connected with this organization which belongs to the Circuit of Monmouth and Macomb. They have at present about 35 members, who are under the charge of Rev. W. G. Reynhart.

African Baptist Church, was organized in 1865, at the house of Mrs. Miller. They had only a few members at the time of the organization. Rev. J. C. Graves was their first pastor. Two years later they erected a church building at a cost of $1,500. At present their membership numbers 30, with Sabbathschool of 35. They have no regular pastor but are served by preachers from outside.

Immaculate Conception (Catholic) Church. Rev. James Ryan was the pioneer Father of the Church in this part of the country. Services were first held after the manner of the primeval days, under a cotton-wood tree about the center of what is now the city of Monmouih. This service had this pleasing feature - it was voluntary and of choice, not forced as of necessity, for fear of violence as in the days when persecution was rank and dominant. This little band of pilgrims representing some 15 families assembled about thirty years ago, as stated, under the cotton-wood tree, with Father Ryan from Galesburg as their spiritual counsellor. They afterward held their meetings in a. log cabin, the home of Stephen Cannon ; subsequently in the Court House with Rev. Michael Powers, the Missionary in charge. This was a quarter of a century ago. While this society was under the charge of Father Powers, the first church building was completed, which was in 1864, at a cost of $3,000. At this time there was a membership of 35 families. Soon after the completion of ^ the church, Rev. D. Bowles took charge and was the first resident pastor. He added to the Church property by the purchase of a parsonage. Father Bowles was succeeded by Rev. James Halpin, who founded J the Churches at Alexis, Raritan and Keithsburg. The membership was increased under Father Halpin's J administration to 70 families. Rev. Thomas O'Farrell succeeded Mr. Halpin, remaining three years. He was followed by Rev. William Murphy who served the Church three years when he was succeeded by Rev. F. C. Duffy, the present pastor, who took charge in 1883. Under Father Duffy's able and energetic pastorate the present grand church edifice was erected and the membership largely increased. Lots were purchased on Broadway west of the Court House at a cost of $3,75°, upon which the finest church structure in the country was erected, costing $22,000. It was dedicated Oct. 5, 1884, by Bishop Spaulding of Peoria. This is one of the best constructed buildings in the county. Its architecture is graceful and complete in its style. The ground was first tiled and then a cement bed was made, upon which a stone foundation was built. The superstructure is constructed of Chicago pressd brick trimmed with Ohio stone. A graceful spire towers up into the heavens, surmounting the whole. The inside is neatly finished and furnished with beautifully frescoed walls and ceiling. The altar is con-

Baptist Church. - As the ALBUM of Warren County appears with the history of the Baptist Church at Monmouth left out, we feel it a duty we not only owe to our patrons, but to ourselves, to make the following statement and place the responsibility where it properly belongs : The historian, in gathering up material for Church history, called, as the natural and first place to go, on the Pastor of this Church, by whom he was referred to one of the Deacons of the Church, who was Steward or Clerk, and had the records. The Pastor knew but little about the Church, having been Pastor, as he stated, only two years and a half ! After repeated solicitations from the Clerk, and much importuning, the historian was obliged to leave the county without any data regarding this Church, and with the belief that an account of it was not desired by those in authority. After leaving the county, the parties having the records of the Church were further solicited by the historian through the mails, for the necessary data, but without success. Hence, having failed to procure any information from the parries upon whom we had to [ depend, and to such as we always look for infortn- I ation regarding Churches, this Baptist Church has no representation in this book.

Monmouth Cemetery

first laid out grounds for the interment of their dead, they did not expect their town to grow very much, for they only set aside an acre for this purpose, and in what is now the settled portion of the town. This cemetery is now located in the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 29. As a natural sequence to the growth of the town, this ground was in a few years all taken up and it became necessary to have new and larger grounds.

In 1858, a new cemetery was raid out. It was located on the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 20. In 1880 an addition was made to this from the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 20. The ground now enclosed for the cemetery embraces about 20 acres. It is rolling and beautifully located, having rare natural advantages for this purpose.

There are many costly monuments, and most of the tombstones display refinement and taste. The lots are usually well cared for and in the season of flowers,are adorned with those emblems which speak ' to the heart and move it to deeper emotions than the cold marble.

If some of the tombstones were righted, the grass and weeds removed, and the unsightly fences around the lots taken away, it would add much to the beauty of this cemetery.