White Hall Township (part 3 of 3)

Miscellaneous

In the early days in White Hall corn was king, i, e.. corn juice. Main street was the scene of many exciting episodes during the first thirty years of the town's existence, such as drunkenness, rioting, horse-racing, etc., the street being the race track, and maiiv a dollar lias been won and lost on races run thereon. The lives of women and children were endangered and many times they were obliged to keep off the street until the race was o\'er. But times have changed.

On P'ebruary 26, 1870, a town election was held, and by an extraordinary effort on the part of the churches and anti-saloon element, a temperance board was elected with J. E. Higbee as president, by a majority of 19 out of a total vote of 227. From that day to this we have not had a licensed saloon in the town, and the good name of White Hall has been heralded throughout the land as one of the best towns in Illinois in which to live. May her good name never be tarnished bv another saloon.

James Allen kept the first puljlic eating house in \\diite Hall, the only one Ijetween Carrollton and Jacksonville. It stood on the corner now occupied by the Park Li\er)- Stable, and was known as the White Hall House, later as the Amos Hotel,

As a moral town, White Hall has few equals. Religiously, she has the Methodist Episcopal, Christian, Presbyterian, Baptist and Catholic denominations, all having a good membership and in good workingorder. H. E. Greening is pastor of the M. E. church ; O. C. Bolman, of the Christian ; I. A. Johnston, of the Presbyterian: W. W. Lewis, of the Baptist; J. B. Wand, of the Catholic. All but the Catholic church hold regular weekly prayer meetings on W'ednesday evening, Sunday school at 9 130 a. m. and preaching services at 1 1 :oo a. m. and 7 130 p. m. The several churches have various branch organizations which are working in perfect harmony.

White Hall, as stated heretofore, has not had a licensed saloon for more than thirty vears, and we repeat, that as a moral town, has few equals.

In 1867 a stock company was organized and Union Hall was built at a cost of $20,- 000. The first board of directors consisted of L. E. Worcester, Simeon Ross, I. D. Vedder, E, M, Husted and Major E, A. Giller, and was built under the super\-ision of Judge Worcester. The organization was known as "Union Hall Association." M. B. Ross, the present owner, elevated the floor a few years ago and replaced the old stool chairs with good opera chairs, recently put in electric lights, and we now have a real nice little opera house, capable of seating- about 600.

Past Axd Presext Of Greexe Couxty

The first school taught in White Hall was by a man named Barton, in 1835. The building stood on Carrollton street, not far from I'ranklin. At that time there were less than 30 pupils in attendance. The present enrollment, as shown by the report March 4. 1905, is 548.

Rev. C. G. Snow, of Jacksonville is probably the oldest teacher in Illinois. He began teaching in 1837, and with the exception of two years, taught continuously for fifty-nine years. While he never taught in White Hall, he will be remembered as a pioneer pedagogue with considerable influence. He was one of the teachers in the Gregory district, taking charge of that school in 1871. He resided in a litile house where the fine residence of C. B. Roodhouse now stands, on south Main street. After teaching the Ciregory school tor a number of \ears, he sought new fields of labor.

the former days were forgotten. In the summer of 1901 Rev. Snow paid a visit to White Hall, and it was proposed by some of his earlj'-day pupils that he be treated to a surprise. At an appointed hour in the afternoon of Thursday, June 6th, a few of his old time pupils gathered on the spacious lawn of C. B. Roodhouse and awaited the arrival of their old teacher. According to pre-arranged plans, George C. Tunison, who was one of the most prominent in arranging the surprise, drove up with the reverend gentleman who was doubly surprised, for his first impression was that he was to be called upon to ofliciate at a wedding. The facts in the case were soon made known to him, however, and the program was carried out in detail in a manner pleasing to all present.

The first decisive step toward erecting a new school building was taken in 1866, when by a vote of the district, the board, consisting of Simeon Ross, David Culbertson and S. D. Chapin, was instructed to proceed with the work. A building committee was appointed, composed of L. E. Worcester, 1. D. Vedder and H. \\'atson, and in April, 1868, the main structure of the present sclioul building was begun, and ready for occupancy by December of the same year. The cost of the building and the grounds amounted to about $22,000. At that time the teachers were : R. H. Frost, principal ; Mrs. R. H. Frost, assistant principal ; Ellen Matthews, A. E. McGuire, Fannie Adams: E. K. Shirley, janitor.

The increasing attendance was such that in February, 1889, $5,000 was authorized with which to build an addition, but this amount was not sufficient to meet the demand and on May 4th of the same year $4,000 was added to complete the work. Lucas Pfeififenberg was the architect and the contract was let to W. F. Hoyle. The total cost, including repairs on the old building, amounted to more than $10,000.

The board at that time consisted of A. W. Foreman, president ; E. J- Pearce, secretary; M. C. Purdy, H. W. Chapman, G. B. Danfordi, \\'. C. Chapin and Louis Lowenstein.

A few years ago it became an evident fact that the building was still inadequate for the increasing attendance, and a special election was held April 27, 1901, and an appropriation of $7,000 was voted to build another addition, which was finished the following spring. The total cost of the building as it now stands, including the furniture, is about $42,000. This now gives us one of the best school buildings for a town of this size in this part of the state.

Our corps of instructors are fully up to the standard in their work. They are : C. E. Avis, superintendent; Isabella Anderson, principal ; Myrtle L Roberts, assistant principal ; R. V. Smith, assistant principal ; Mattie E. Ryan, 7th grade; Anna M. Richert, 6th grade: Mabel E. Green, 5th grade:

Municipality

The municipal affairs of White Hall are at present in the hands of a wide-awake class of men who are ever ready to advance the interest of the town by assisting in the promotion of any new enterprise that springs up in which intelligent legislation is required. The officers are: Mayor, F. 'M. Baldwin: clerk, J. H. Piper; treasurer, H. W. North ; marshal, B. F. Mann ; night police, G. W. Clowder; aldermen: First ward, T. A. Smith, R. V. Smith; Second ward, C. E. King, T. J. Grant; Third ward, H. W. Roodhouse, M. Brantzel.

The city officers are ably assisted in ad- \'ancing the material interests of the city by the Mercantile Club, an organization of business men, an article on which appears later.

The officers of the \Miite Hall fire department are: J. H. Fox, chief; T. M. Hull, M. G. Brantzel, first and second assistants; M. G. Brantzel, treasurer. With our splendid waterworks system, the company, numbering about twenty, gives excellent service, and has recently moved into its new quarters erected by the city, adjacent to the city hall.

County History

Some of our oldest inhabitants probably remember the "deep snow," which occurred in December and January, 1830-31. It was about five feet deep on the level, and in many places it drifted to a depth of twelve feet. To be a genuine "old settler" in Greene sounty. it is said, you arrival must date prior to the "deep snow."

The first murder committed in Greene county was near Carrollton in September. 1 83 1. Patrick Cavanaugh, known as James Sullivan, killed a boy by the name of Samuel Lofton. As the story goes, young Lofton was sent by his father to collect a debt of about $15, and on his return home, overtook Cavanaugh, who was given a ride, the boy giving up the saddle and rode behind, allowing Cavanaugh to guide the horse. During the conversation the lad made known the success of his mission, and in a short time the horse was turned from the main traveled road, regardless of the boy's protests, and when a secluded spot was reached, Cavanaugh dismounted and brained the youngster with a clul), took the money and skipped. -About a week later the boy's corpse was found by a searching- i)arty which was directed to it by \'ultures.

The following spring a citizen of Greene county chanced to meet Cavanaugh in New Orleans, recognized him, had him arrested and brought back to Carrollton where he was subsequently hung.

On the day of the execution Carrollton was thronged with people from all over the county. Cavanaugh was placed in a wagon seated on his coffin and the long procession started for the gallows, which consisted of an uak frame erected on the David Wright farm, about a mile northwest of Carrollton. Judge Alfred Hinton was one of the guards appointed for the occasion, and Jacob Fry was sherifif, and had charge of the execution Alter the procession had proceeded a short distance Cavanaugh expressed a desire to walk and his wish ,was granted.

Reaching the gallows the condemned man was placed in a wagon, the noose adjusted, and the wagon driven from under him. Later his bod_\- was cut down and liuried under a tree in the corner of the field.

Returning to White Hall as Our subject, and yet speaking of episodes of early days, we w ill recall the murder of Avery Ballard, which occurred April 16. 1870, in the yard near the house owned by Mrs. Olivia Coates oil \\'est Bridgeport street.

This was one of the most brutal crimes in the history of White Hall. A stranger, giving his name as William F. Davis, engaged board for a few days at the Ballard home and on the day of the murder he and Mr. llallard were at the wood-pile, when, at an unexpected moment, Davis struck Ballard with an ax, crushing his skill.

Davis immediately came up town and went to the White Hall House, where he registered as "William F. Davis, of Christian county. 111., formerly of Logan county, Ohio. Got revenge. Don't rub this out till published."

The news of the murder quickly spread and excitement was at a fever heat. In a short time. Davis, after watching the excited movements of the people, stepped up to Thomas Dodsworth and stated that he was the man who killed Ballard, and that he did it for revenge. He was quickly taken to the calaboose by Deputy Sheriff Thomas Davis and it was with great difficulty that. the officers prevented a lynching. Fearing mob' violence, Sheriff' Davis, D. F. Shipman and T. P. Hackney hurried the prisoner to the depot amid a howling mob, where he was placed in the caboose of a freight train and taken to Carrollton. .\n exciting scene was enacted as the crowd reached the railroad. In the attempt by the mob to get Davis from the officers a skirmish took place, in which Hackney's revolver was taken away from him, his hands and wrists being considerably disfigured in the mix-up. After a futile attempt to uncouple the caboose from the train, the engineer pulled out, and Davis was soon landed in the Carrollton jail, where he cheated the gallows by deliberately starving himself to death.

The largest gathering that ever assembled in White Hall was that on August 23, 1877, the date of first soldiers' reunion held here. The executi\-e committee, consisting of W. M. Potts, Col. J. C. Winters, A. O. Vosseller, J. S. Judd, G. B. Danforth, George Hill and W. C. Baker, chartered three special trains, one each from Medora, Chapin and Jerseyville, with Ed. North, T. P. Hackney and J. S. Judd as conductors of the trains in the order named. It was estimated that 20,000 people were present. Eight bands furnished music for the occasion. Col. J. C. Winters was grand marshal and Major E. A. Giller, chairman of the day.

After paying $500 each for the trains, and defraying all the other expenses of the gathering, the executive committee! found itseJf in possession of about $700, and as a result of this monstrous gathering, originated the idea of erecting a soldiers' monument. From that time forward it was talked of until in Alay, 1896, when the White Hall Soldiers Monument Association was incorporated under the laws of Illinois. The first l3oard of directors consisted of T. A. Smith, \V. M. Potts, G. S. Vosseller, W. C. Baker, Ed. North and Mark Meyerstein. December 5, 1903, the Association let the contract for the erection of a monument at the entrance of the White Hall cemetery, the grounds having been secured from the White Hall Cemetery Association. The monument which has been dedicated to the memory of the soldiers and sailors of the republic, is twenty-five feet in heigh, eight feet square at the base, and cost $j,ooo. It was completed July 2, 1904, but the dedicatory exercises were not held till October 6, 1904. Hon. Mark Meyerstein presided at the meeting and Col. A. C. Matthews, of Pittsfield, and Judge O. P. Thompson, of Jacksonville, delivered the principal addresses.

The present officers of the Association are W. M. Potts, president; R. B. Pearce, secretary; G. S. Vosseller, treasurer; Mark Meyerstein, Ed. North and W. C. Baker, directors. Two pyramids of lo-inch shells and a concrete walk are soon to be added to aid in beautifying the grounds.

Bankruptcy

Many of our citizens (especially the farmers) remember the firm of Peter Tufflie & Co., millers and grain buyers. They will also remember that when the firm suspended operations, the farmers had been touched to the tune of from $50,000 to $75,000.

learn that tlic firin had left town lietween two days, having fn-st shipped out all the wiieat, flour, etc., until nothing of value was left. The mill was located on South Main street. It burned down about twenty-tive years ago and was never rebuilt.

The While Hall Mercantile Club was organized January 15, 1902, for social and business purposes. The original organization was composed of Dr. E. J. tlume, president; H. O. Tunison, vice-president; R. B. P'earce, secretary; II. W. North, treasurer, and twenty-one members.

At the second annual meeting, February 14. 1903, the office of industrial secretary was created and II. O. Tunison was chosen to fill the office, to which place he has been elected each year. February 8. iyo2, the club took formal possession of its elegant hall at the corner of Main and Sherman streets, fitted up for the special use of the club by Capt. 11. \V. Starkey. The hall was furnished with a [)iano and other furniture at a cost of over $350.

The usefulness of such an organization as this is shown in its business features, having one of the best methods of promoting the material welfare of die city to be found anywhere, and it has been the model for similar organizations formed in neighboring cities. While combining the social and business features, it holds up "Greater White Hall" as its motto, and is pushing forward in a practical manner its foremost object, thus making the motto a reality. It has on its present membership list forty, representatives of every industry, bank and profession in the city. The present organization consists of C. B. Stahl. president:

Claude Lowenstein, vice-president ; R. B. Fearce, secretary; 11. O. Tunison, industrial secretary; Ward Evans, treasurer. Its membership is increasing and it is the advance agent of the city's progress.

The water-works system of the city of White Hall has. on account of some of the unique features, attracted the attention of the electrical and mechanical world. The water supply is obtained from the city rcserviiir. which has an area of about 22 acres, w ith an average depth of thirteen feet. The water is admiral)ly adapted t<5 all uses, soft and free from impurities. It is especially line for boiler use. all the factories and the lUirlington railroad using it for that purpose.

The supply is furnished in an 80,000 gallon tower, 125 feet high, liy the White llall Electric Co., under contract with the city. The ordinary pressure is about fifty pounds and a fire pressure of too pounds or more can be maintained. The pumping plant is located in a brick building at the reservoir, about one mile east of the city, and consists of a .Smith-\'aile triple.x pump with a ca- ])acity of 15.000 gallons per hour, operated by a direct connected motor. The automatic starting device is operated at the electric company's plant in the city. WHien the machinery is started it is automatically relieved of the tower pressure until its gets up to speed, when it is again changed so as to pump directly into the tower. This is accomplished by the machine itself. All machinery at the pumping station is lubricated with a self-oiling device.

standard nre-hydrants. The investment in the system represents about $30,000, and the revenue derived from the use of water makes it almost self-sustaining. The plant is frequently visited by delegations from other cities, it being generally conceded that White Hall has a model water system.

It has been in operation for more tlian five years and never for one minute has there been a shortage in the supply, and at this time thousands of gallons more water are being used than had heretofcJre been thought of.

Lighting System

The White Hall Electric Co. was incorporated December 4, 1894, with a capitalization of Sio.ooo. O. F. GrJswoid is president; H. O. Tiinison. secretarj-; and W. A. Winn, superintendent. April 10, 1896, the company entered into a contract with the cit}- to pump water from the city's reser\-oir. one mile east, into the tower near the electric light plant. An electric motor was installed at the pump-house at the reservoir and is automatically operated from the plant. A large niunber of Main street residences are heated by the exhaust steam piped from this plant. It is one of the best and most economical heating systems fotmd in any coiuitr}' town.

This plant runs 24 hours a day, thus giving continuous power and lighting service. We are putting it mild when we say that \Miite Hall has one of the best systems of liehtino" in Illinois.

The company leases its plant to the St. Loitis Dairj- Co., which ships milk from it for the dair^-men of this and adjoining commimities, tlie average daily shipment being 135 cans. The profits on this business have been so gratifjTng that a company has just been formed to establish a milk condensing plant, which will soon be in operation. The latter company was chartered April 7, 1905, as the White Hall Condensed ililk Company, with a capital stock of 830,000. Its officers are: F. D. Moulton, president: .A. C. Griswold, \-ice-president ; H. O. Tunison. secretary' : Edward Ross, treasurer.

.\ contract for the installation of necessar)- machinerj' has been made, a building will be erected and it is thought the plant will be in operation by June i, 1905.

Established by Winn Bros. & Co.. in 1877. In 1880 the name of the firm was changed to Winn Bros., being then composed of George W. and Richard B. Winn. From that time to the present, the name of the firm has never been changed, although the business has changed hands several times, each time being to different members of the Winn family.

The first change was made in 1893, when Richard B. sold his interest to E. A. Lapp. In 1895 William A. and G. E. Winn bought it. W. A. retired from the firm December I. 1896, and assumed control of the electric light plant, and was succeeded by G. E. Winn, who conducted the business until his death, which occurred May 7, 1903, since

Tile White Hall Rc/^uhlicoii. weetcly. was started in 1877 hy E. J. Pearce as editor and business manager, and with Clement L. Clapp associated widi him as publisher. The paper was printed at Carrollton until May, 1883, when the senior partner bought Mr. Clapp's interest and C. W'eis" plant at White Hall and has since been sole owner. The Scott County Arrozi' was started in 1878. and tlie Evening Republican in 1884. The newspaper press and two of the job presses are operated by electricity. There are also two hand presses in the office.

No issue of any one of the papers has e\er been omitted, e\en for a holiday. They ha\e never \\a\ered from advocacy of education, sobriety ant! good citizenship along all lines.

The White Hall Register was founded August 21, 1869, by Frank Glossop and S. H. Davis. The paper changed hands a great many times from that date to July, 1883. when W. J. Roberts took charge and continued the paper until June. 1901, when George C. McFarland and J. D. Rowe purchased the plant, the latter retiring in March the following year. Harry E. Bell, the present owner, succeeded to the proprietorship in June. 1902. He advocates the best interests of White Hall in each issue of his paper. It is Democratic in politics and a newsy, wideawake paper.

The \Miite Hall Baptist Church was organized October 9, 1826, by David R. Chance, minister of the gospel, with se\en charter members. Abraham Jones was the lirst church clerk. Rev. W. W. Lewis is the i)resent pastor, and the church has a membership of 176. On .\pril 26, 1891, the dedication of the modern brick edifice took place. This neat little structure is located nn Carrollton street, and cost $6,500. It has a seating capacity of about 500 in both rooms. The average attendance at Sunday school is 107. An active B. Y. P. U. society : a Ladies" Aid Society, and a Young Ladies" Guild, working in their respective lieUls of labor, add greatly to the strength of the church.

We may add that this church has one of the best choirs in this part of the State, being strengthened by the Duncan Sisters, whose fame as church workers and assistants in revivals is far-reaching.

This society was organized as a class about the year 1823, and for several years serx'ices were held wherever they could find a room: but it was not until the year 1832. that they had any recognized place of worship.

In that year, in connection with the Baptist congregation, they erected a union church. In the year 1S37. the Methodists put up a separate building on a lot where the old Electric Light Plant now stands which they used for a place of worship until the erection of the present splendid church

The first regular pastor of this Society was Rev. Bankston, in 1830. Since that time the church has l)een served by some of the best representatives of the Ihinois Conference, among them. Rev. W. \\\ Everliart and Rev. Robert Stephens, the latter being now presiding elder.

They also own a beautiful parsonage adjoining the church, where the pastor, Rev. H. E. Greening, resides. The present membership numbers about 300, and the church is in a splendid financial condition.

Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church was organized September 11, 1870, by Rev. S. H. Hyde, with twenty-three members. The building is of red brick with stone trimmings, and has a seating capacity of three hundred and fifty. The building is neatly furnished and equipped with modern improvements, being recently graced by the installation of a fine pipe organ. A m(_i\ement has been started to enlarge the building.

The membership is one hundred and fifty. In addition to the church, there is a nine room parsonage located on East Bridgeport street. Nine ministers in all, have served the congregation. Revs. J. S. Edwards, Hugh Lamont, D. R. Thompson, E. L. Hurd, D. D., W. F. Gofif, W. H. Cooper, M. H. Kerr, and the present pastor, J. A. Johnston, graduate from the McCormick Seminary, in class of 1904.

Like all churches, the Presbyterians here have had a struggle for existence, and some of the past has been clouded with obstacles which have hindered the work. But the

During the present pastorate fifty-six have already been added to the roll. All departments of the w^ork are alive and aggressive ; the Sabbath school numbers eighty, and there is a Christian Endeavor Society of thirty-four members.

All S0Ul.S Catholic Church

This church was organized with l^\ather Metzler of Brighton as iiasltir. The place of worship is a neat brick structure located on South Alain street, ami was erected in 1883 at a cost of about $4,000. At that time the membership was small and it was cpiite a struggle for the little band to raise enough money with which to build a church, but by persistent efforts it was done, and we ha\-e been informed that the church debt has long since been liquidated. The congregation now represents about twentyfive families and J. B. Wand is pastor.

Christian Church

The place of worship was on East Bridgeport street, where the little organization struggled along for many years, trying to raise money enough to erect a new home, and in 1902, work was begun on the neat little edifice on the corner of ]\Iain and Bridgeport streets, which was dedicated Sunday, September 2~, 1903. Elder L. L. Carpenter, of ^^'al)asl^, Indiana, deli\ered the dedicatory sernnm. The present membership is 150, and it is in a prosperous condition.

O. C. Bolmaii is the present pastor. For several years the church had no permanent pastor, but services were held by Elders John Dunn or I'rancis Fowler, almost every

Through the efficient management of Rev. Dewell a large number of children have been placed in good homes during the past two years, and there is scarcely a week that a child is not either brought to or taken from tlie Home and ijlaced with a sjood faniiiv.

Chicago & Alton

The Chicago & Alton railway, which is fast building up a reputation as "The Only \\'a\-." was extended south from Manchester through White Hall about the year 1865. and has since met the demands of the people of this city and adjacent territory to a marked degree. J. ;\I. Lcighton was the first agent. He is now and has long been a prominent business man of Manchester.

This road has rock ballast and its management is always on the alert to better its condition by way of improvements along its lines. It will be remembered that "The Only Way" put on a special World's I'air train for the accommodation of patrons on this division.

agent for thirty-four years. He has probably sold as many tickets and answered as many questions as any agent on the road outside of the cities.

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railway system is one among the greatest in the United States. It has 8,850 miles main track, 480 miles second track and 24 miles third track. The company owns 1.323 locomotives, 1,117 passenger coaches, 47,167 freight cars, and 6,879 cars of miscellaneous nature and employs about 40,000 persons.

The beginning of the Burlington system was February 12. 1849, when the Illinois legislature granted it a charter to build a road from Aurora, Illinois, to connect with the Galena & Chicago Union Railroad in Dupage county, and on X'ovember i, 1850, the first trains from Aurora passed into Chicago over these lines.

The Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Railway was built from Beardstown through White Hall to East St. Louis in 1870, and was purchased by the C. B. & O. May 18, 1876. The first depot was destroyed by fire October 9, 1884. and the present one was ready for occupancy by December following. .\ man by the name of Hesser was the first agent. J. W. Coulee, the present incumbent, has managed the affairs of the company in White Hall for the past twenty years, and has been in the company's ser\ice nearly thirtv-five years.

Flour Mills

The daily capacity of this mill is 150 barrels, and at some seasons of the year day and night shifts are worked to keep orders filled. Mr. Freeh is recognized as one of the best millers in the state, having taken first premium at the state fair two different times. In connection with the mills are two elevators with a capacity of 35,000 bushels.

Lumber Company

The Worcester Lumber Co., is one of the oldest estalilishments in the city, as it dates back to 183 J. when it was owned by Judge L. E. Worcester. Since that time the name of the firm of company has changed several times, Init has never Ijeen without the "Worcester" part of it, i)eing Worcester & Blaichley, F. F. Worcester & Co., and finally Worce.'jter Lumber Co. This name was adopted January 17, 1898, when the companv was incorporated with a capital of $15,000 paid up stock.

with the agricultural, manufacturing and other business interests, and the management of the different concerns is first-class in everv particular. The officers in charge arc men of sterling integrit}'. of infiuence and wealth, and depositors and patrons of the banks of White Hall can rest assured that they are dealing with safe and reliable people.

Was organized April i. 1877. with a capital of $50,000. Peter Roodhouse was its first president ; Edward North, cashier, and T. L. Smith, assistant cashier. For several years the business was conducted in the building now occupied Iiy A. Fischer's jewelry store. In 1884 they mcn-ed into the present building, which is one of the best liications in the city.

The White Hall Bank was organized November 25, 1885. with L. E. ^Vorcester as president; H. W. Starkey. cashier; R. S. Worcester, assistant cashier. The capital stock was $50,000. The officers connected \vith this bank were conservative business men, and the history of the institution has been a career of progress. During periods of depression it was responsive to the wants of the communitv in a manner satisfactory t.> all.

Januarv i, 1904, this bank was chartered as a National bank, with a capitalization of $50,000. G. S. A'osseller is president; S. N. Griswold. vice-president; R. S.

Worcester, cashier; H. H. Griswohl, assistant cashier. There is now a surplus and undi\ideil profits of $2,000. The deposits exceed $200,000.

Tliis Bank is a new institution and opened for business April 16. 1904, with a capital stock of $50,000. Its stockholders represent about sixty farmers and business men of this and neighboring communities, comprising many of influence and wealth whose individual responsibility aggregates fully $3,000,000, and to whose push, energy and business sagacity White Hall's present healthy growth is due to a great extent.

The officers of this bank are .\. P. Grout, president ; H. O. Tunison, G. C. Tuni.son and W'm. Lavery, vice-prisidents; Alonzo Ellis, cashier, and ^I. B. Ross, assistant cashier; and a directorate of fifteen, to whose combined efforts of conservatism and business integrity the unusual rapid growth of this bank is largely due and whose straightforwardness cannot l)e questioned.

Its place of business and banking room is the best equipped, with all modern conveniences and facilities of any bank in the county, and great credit to the beautiful little city of \Miite Hall and the officers of the bank.

The Bank started from no deposits in April, 1904, and reached on March 14, 1905, the last official statement, (not ciuite eleven months after the opening) $117,706.82. a remarkable and very satisfactory growtli.

It is impossible for us to give the name of each and every person who has resided in White Hall, but among those who will be remembered by our older residents are :

Among others worthy oi mention are; T. C. Winters, David Hutchinson, James Brooks, A. F. \'e(lder, Archibald Nesbit, F. A. Worcester. Chester Page.

2 market gardeners, 2 livery stables, 2 poultry houses, I building and loan association, 3 transfer companies, 3 paint shops, i sanitarium, 1 standard oil plant, 4 barber shops, 6 dressmakers, i opera house, and possibly other enterprises we have overlooked.