Carroll County, Indiana - Puulir Schools in Delphi, 1882 (part 1 of 2)

Puulir Schools in Delphi

PUULir SCHOOLS IN DELPHI. Rbview.s oi- TfiE Educational System of Delphi - Its Early Condition and Sub,sequent Improvement.s - The Methods Proposed and Adopted - Present Usage - Some of the Principal Teachers Engaged in the Work- Means of Supporting THE Schools - Mi.scellany.

n~^HE article that follows in the discussion of this subject is -*- chiefly the work of the late Superintendent of the City Schools, Prof. D. D. Blakeman, di-a^vn from the official reports prepared and submitied by him as such.

" The mental and physical wealth of a community, as it exists in the bodies and minds of its members, is as much more valuable than material wealth as it is the agent by which the latter is rendered available for the happine.s3 and comfort of man. The ti'ue development of this great soui'ce of happiness is largely dependent upon the prosperity and enlightened administration of the public schools. The progress which these institutions are making in every portion of our State is a bright augury for its future prosperity. "

"The public schools of om- city, supplied, as they now [1876] are, with teachers eminently fitted by education and professional ability, to train the young for life and citizenshii), have been substantially the growth of the last twelve years. Nay, their history as efficient school organizations does not date back ten years. The schools as at present constituted employ nine teachers, a janitor and a Superintendent, and their salaries, together with expenses for fuel, repairs, improvements and necessary material - as books, apparatus, pencils and the like - furnished for

" We almost reluctantly refer to the times which preceded the dates given in the above table : when the schools, totally unorganized, were ' kept ' by ' teachers ' entirely destitute of professional knowledge, and quite often ignorant of those branches which, in the rudest schools, are considered indispensable, when the County Seminary and an occasional select school furnished almost the only examples of respectable teaching. As late as 1865, many families in our city depended upon the select schools for the careful education of their children. Thus, while the idea of the union school had for years been carried into practice in the States of Ohio and Michigan, the rich State of Indiana, governed by legislators who considered taxation an evil per se, was without a respectable system of public schools, and, as a consequence, much of her great wealth in natural resom-ces lay dor- ! mant, or was improved, to a great extent, by persons educated I outside her borders.

j " In the winter of 1866, the Legislature of the State again i passed a law permitting local taxation for the support of schools. I Delphi immediately availed herself of this important privilege. I Accordingly, we find that the amount for the different years increases as follows; 1866, amount levied, Ji2,437.50 ; 1867, i amount levied, $3,329.58; 1868, amount levied, $3,857.95; 1869, amount levied, $3,436.96; 1870, amount levied, $5,086.07. ' " This last sum justified the School Board in making such arrangements as would place the school upon a permanent basis as a graded school.

" To carry out this idea, it was necessary to erect a building having more room and better adapted to the requirements of such a system. The lot upon which stood the old school building being the most eligible one for school purposes, and centrally i located, in 1872, that rather pretentious looking but really inconvenient and unhealthful structure was demolished, and in its place was erected the present building, at a cost of .SSOjOOO.

" This building is a model of school architectm-e. Competent judges say there is not to be found a school building which, at so low a cost, presents so many excellences. Healthful in location, commodious, well lighted, and thoroughly heated and ventilated, beautiful in its interior arrangement and finish, it stands as a monument to the good sense and good taste of its projectore, and will continue to receive the encomiums of educatoi-s and all who appreciate the fact that school officei-s are so apt to spend princely sums in erecting buildings which are mere 'ornaments' to the town, ignoring the consideration of utility and adaptation to the purpose for which such edifices were designed.

" The earliest settlers of our city seem to have taken an interest in education in advance of some of their neighbors. In 1828, four years after the first pioneer settler had become a resident of our county, a log schoolhouse was built upon the lot now occupied by the dwelling of Mr. William Barnett, and, strange enough, this ' rude, but strong ' edifice, having been removed from ita first site, is still doing duty as a stable in the rear of the

Union Street Presbyterian Church, having survived at least two of its successors. At least foiu- buildings have been erected since the tirst rude cabin, and each in its tvu-n has been abandoned as too small or inconvenient.

" The present organization of the schools is, to a very great extent, the outgrowth of years of effort on the part of teachers and School Boards, supported by the enlightened co-operation of our citizens.

" The school is divided into eight grades, a division common in most of om- larger towns and cities. In oiu- schools, these i grades are subdivided, each into two divisions, or half-grades - | an arrangement which has this advantage over the common sys- j tem of early grades - that pupils who, from sickness or other causes, are so unfortunate as to be unable to advance with their class, can drop into a class only one-half year behind their former grade, instead of being obliged to enter a class removed a whole year from that which they were obliged to leave.

" The system of monthly written examinations is a thorough test of the progress of the pupils, and the registration of the , grading, and the fact that this grading forms, to a great extent, the test for promotion or demotion, is a powerful stimulus to exertion.

" The eight gi-ades mentioned do not include the high school, a department established as a separate school in iST-t. The qualifications for admission to this school are a thorough acquaintance with the couuuoii English branches. Its course of three years is divided into as many grades or classes, and the number of students ranges from thirty to about forty. The experiment of such a school in places the size of Delphi often | either fails, or, what is about the same thing, the department is consolidated with the next lower grade. There seems, happily, little danger of such a necessity in the case of this school, and ' the department may be regarded as permanently established. [ mention as a superior instructor, and in the long list of his successors, in private and select schools, were jVIi-s. Bladen, Mr. Wright (who was a well-known Presbyterian minister). Miss Bolles, * * Mi's. Pollard and Mr. George Bowman.

" The only distinctly denominational school ever originated in Delphi is St. Joseph's Catholic School, still supported by the well-known, conscientious belief of the Catholic Church in the policy of education by the chui-ch exclusively." The present em-ollment of this school is little less than two hundi-ed.

Since the complete adoption of the present free-school system, the Principals of the High school department have been; John A. Cartwright, Mi-. Zeiuer, Mi-. Dyke 3hd Mr. John H. Snoddy, all of whom, with others, have been instrumental in the formation of that excellent reputation for effectiveness generally awarded to the public schools of Delphi.

^n the high school department, Mr. George Bowman was Principal until the breaking-out of the war-, and again after its close. He was succeeded, in 1871, by Mi-. Blakeman, who, after the erection of the new school building, in 1872-73, and the creation of the office of City Superintendent, was appointed Superintendent, and, in addition to his duties as teacher, was enabled, by diligent labor, to secure an effective re-organizatioii of the schools in the city. The tirst graduation was in 1872.

From 1871 until the close of the school year 1878, Mr. Blakeman continued to manage the school work in Delphi, with eniinent satisfaction to patrons and pupils. At the end of his term as Superintendent, he retired, and was subsequently succeeded by Prof. A. W. Dunkle, who, since that time, has met with great favor in his methods of directing school work in the several <lepartments. Having a very efficient corps of teachers under his control, it is fair to presume that the work has been and will be appreciated and approved by all interested. Indeed, Delphi occupies an enviable position in the standard of school economy accorded her.

Benevolent Lnstitutions Chai

FT has been pertinently remai-ked that Freemasonry is the *- handmaid of religion, and. as such, forms a vital part of the civilization that determines the ultimate prosperity of every new country where its re])resentatives are found. Cai-roU County - Delphi in particular - has drawn no inconsiderable portion of its [prosperous energy from this source. True, perhaps, the very fii-st settlers of the county were not members of the fraternity, b-.it pos.sessed of many of the elements that distinguish the teachings of the ancient brotherhood. Some of the leaders of society to whom Delphi especially owes much of its vantage-ground in becoming the center of trade for an extensive agricultural community were Freemasons, who did honor to the craft. Notwithstanding the truth of this statement as applied to the remote periods of the county's history, those representative men were not sufficient, in point of numbers, to justify the institution of a lodge for organized work. At a later date, however, when the number increased and the necessity for organization became more apparent, many of them affiliated with Tipton Lo.lge, No. 33. at Logansport, temporarily, contemplating, in the eai-ly future, the institution of a lodge at home. As early as the fall of 1828, citizens of this county became affiliauts with Tipton Lodge, and so remained for several years subsequent to that date. In the meantime, however, other of our citizens made ajiplication there and received the degrees recognized in ancient craft Masom-y, with a like ]>ui-pose in view. Diu-ing the years 1838 to 1840 and 1841, these applicants were not few in number, and. having possessed themselves of the ancient mysteries, being worthy and well qualified, at the opportune moment, upon consultation, it was determined to unite and foiTD a lodge in Delphi. Accordingly, on the 17th of May. 1842, a meeting of members of the craft was held at the Sheriff's office in Delphi to take the initial step toward procm-ing a dispensation authorizing them to work as a lodge. At this meeting. Gen. Samuel Milroy, Daniel L. ShoiTD. Daniel F. Vandeventer. Alexander M. Berry and Richard Richardson, all of them affiliants in Tipton Lodge, several of them having received the degrees there, were present. A petition was prepared and signed by those brethi-sn, together with Hiram Allen and William Sill, asking for a dispensation from the supreme authority of the State of Indiana, for the purpose set forth in the petition, recommending, also, Alexander M. Berry for Worshipful Master. Samuel Milroy for Senior Warden, and Daniel L. Shoup for Junior Warden. Delphi being in the jm-isdiotion of Tipton Lodge, the petition was referred to that lodge for its recommendation. At a meeting on the 21st of May, 1842, Tipton Lodge did so recommend the granting of the prayer of said petitioners, directing that such action be duly certified under the seal of the lodge and forwarded without delay. Pui-suant to the prayer of the petitioners, a dispensation was gi-anted, bearing date May 24, 1842, signed by Philip Mason, Grand Master, and attested by William H. Martin. Grand Secretary, under the seal of the Grand Lodge. The dispensation authorized the brethren named to work as St. John" s Lodge, U. D. On the 13th of June, 1842, the new lodge was instituted, with Alexander M. Berry, W. M. ; Samuel Milroy, S. W.; and Daniel L. Shoup. J. W., as in the dispensation prescriUted. The following other officers were chosen : Hii-am Allen, Secretary; George M. Maxwell, Treasurer; Richard Richardson, S. D. ; David W. Bowen, J. D. ; and Francis G. Kendall, Tiler, all of whom were regularly installed. At the close of the term for which they were chosen, the following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing term, to wit: Alexander M. Berry, W. M. ; Henry B. Milroy, S. W. ; Daniel L. Shoup, J. W. ; James Witherow, Treasurer; Robert C. Green, Secretary; George M. Maxwell, S. D.; David W. Bowen, J.D.; William H. Buford, Tiler - and installed November 10, 1842. Having worked satisfactorily under dispensation, and sent up for the inspection of the Grand Lodge a record of their proceedings, together with a copy of the by-laws adopted, the same were rt'ferred to the appropriate committee by the grand body, of which Isaac Bartlett was Chairman. This committee, upon due consideration of the premises, by its Chairman submitted the following report, which, with the resolution appended, was concurred in: "The committee have examined the proceedings and by-laws of St. John's Lodge (U. D. ) at Delphi, and find the same regular, and the by-laws in accordance v/ith the constitution and regulations of this Grand Lodge. Youi- committee recommend the adoption of the following resolution:

Resnleed, Thiit n charier hu grantud to St. JuUn's Lodge at, Delplii, as "Mount Olive Lodge, No. 48 ;" and that Brotlier George M. Ma.'iwell be the first Master thereof, Henry B. Milroy, .the Senior Warden, and Enoeli Rinehart, the Junior Warden.

In addition to the officers named in the chiu-tor, subordinate officers were elected, on the 8th of Juno, 1843, as follows; Robert C. Green, Secretary; James Witherow, Treasurer; Alexander M. Berry, S. D. ; David W. Bowen, J. D. ; William H. Buford, Tiler; Jacob Linkhauer and A. H. Bowen, Stewards. On the 30th of November, 1843, at the semi-annual election, the following officers were chosen: James Witherow, W. M. ; Henry B. Milroy, S. W. ; Abner H. Bowen, J. W. ;' Robert C. Green, Secretary; Henry R. Glazier, Treasurer; William H. Buford, S. D. ; Benjamin Barnhiser, J. D.; Thomas C. Hughes, Tiler; George M. Maxwell and A. M. Berry, Stewards. At the session of the Grand Lodge succeeding the election of these officers, twentyfour members were reported, five of whom had been initiated during the year preceding.

The officers elected and installed for the next half -j'ear were: George M. Maxwell, W. M. ; Alexander M. Berry, S. W.; Abner H. Bowen, J. W.; James Witherow, Treasurer; Enoch Rinehart, Secretary; William H. Buford, S. D.; Thomas C. Hughes, J. D.; Theodore Armitage, Tiler. At the election in December, 1844, Daniel L. Shoup was chosen W. M. ; Alexander M. Berry, S. W.; A. H. Bowen, J. W. ; James P. Dugan, Secretary; James Witherow, Trensurer; William H. Buford, S. D.; Thomas C. Hughes, J. D. ; Jacob Linkhauer, Tiler. At the session of the Grand Lodge in May, 1845, the number of members was reported at twenty-three, and two initiations. During the year following, thirteen members were initiated, and the total membership reported at thirty-one. The officers for the first half of the year 1846 were: Hiram Allen, W. M. ; Thomas C. Hughes, S. W. ; Henry R. Glazier, J. W.; Enoch Rinehart, Secretary; James Witherow, Treasurer; William H. Buford. S. D.; Theodore Ai'- mitage. J. D.; John Kuns and John B. Milroy, Stewards; and Alexander M. Berry, Tiler.

T~N the winter of I.S57. a number of the members of MoimtOlivo -*- Lodge, No. 48, and others in affiliation elsewhere, concpiying that it would be promotive of the interests of Freemasofirl in Delphi to have another lodge institr.ted, as a means of conducing to that end, application was made for a dispensation empi)wer- ing them to work as a separate lodge. The petition having been signed by a sufficient number of persons in good standing in the order, and properly recommended, was forwarded to the Grand Master. Sol D. Bayless. who, on the 5th day of January, 1858, granted those brethren a dispensation accordingly, appointing Bernard F. Schermerhorn. W. f.l ; Anthony Garrett. S. W. ; George Hobertson. J. W., of Advance Lodge. U. D. The further officers elected, on the 0th of January, were: James P. Dugan, Treasiu-er; Enoch Rinehart, Secretary; Attalas L. Benham, S. D. ; Henry M. Wright, J. D. ; and David Wingaid, Tiler. This lodge was iustitnted under the most favorable auspices, promising a brilliant fiiture. Upon the meeting of the Grand Lodge in May of that year, the application for a charter, accompanied by a record of proceedings had and the work done under dispensation, with by-laws, etj., was submitted and refeiTed to the proper committee, which, having carefully examined the matters so referred, presented the following report in the premises: " The Committee on Dispensations report that they have examined the by-laws of Advance Lodge, U. D., and find the same strictly in accordance with the Masonic law, we have had exhibited to us the record of thi' lodge, together with a register of its by-laws, and also a record for the names of visiting brothers, and your committee do most cheerfully represent that the books are all of 'superior quality, and the record kept in such a manner as to reflect honor upon herself and credit to the fraternity: that the name which she has selected is clearly manifest in her works: we would, therefore, offer the fullowing resolution, and recom- i This report was presented on the 25th of May, 1858, and fully I concurred in by the Grand Lodge, and the resolution accompany- ! ing it adopted. A charter was granted in accordance with the recommendation of the committee. The first officers chosen under j this charter were: Bernard F. Schermerhorn, W. J\'l. ; Anthony I Garrett, S. W.; George Robertson, J. W.: Att.ilas L. Benham, 8. [ D; Richard L. Higginbotham, J. D. ; Enoch Rinehart, Secretary; i James P. Dugan, Treasm-er; D. W. 0. Frisbie and Hiram Allen, I Stewai'ds.

I 1859, the following persons were chosen: B. F. Schermerhorn, W. M. : Anthony Garrett, S. W.: George Robertson, J. W.; Richturd L. Higginbotham, S. D.; William Kelly, J. D.: A. L. Benham, Secretary; James P. Dugan. Treasurer: Walter Beach and Henry M. Wright. Stewards: John M. Grant, Tiler. The f ol lowing was the membership at the end of that year: Master Masons, I Enoch Rinehart, De Witt C. Frisbie, Nathaniel Black, A. L. Ben- I ham, Joseph Sampson, James H. Stewai't, John B. York, Hugh I Shields; died, Hiram Allen.

After the commencement of the war, in 1861, there was but little activity manifested in keeping up the interest exhibited diu-ing the first year of its existence. The attendance became irregular, and there was a failure to make out reports for and send- representatives to the Grand Lodge. The situation remained practically unchanged until 1865, when the interest revived, the reports in 1865, 1866 and 1867 showing a decided increase in membership, as well as an apparent advance in i)rosperity and usefulness. This was especially true diu'ing the years 1868 to 1870, after which there was a decrease in membershiji, or rather there was no increase, and the prospects were not flattering as to siibsequent prosperity. The report representing the condition of the lodge during the year 1873 shows a membership of twenty-eight, being a decrease of two compared with the previous year. In 1874, it ceased to be represented in the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master, in his report submitted at the session of 1875, states that he received a commimication from the Worshipful Master and "^^'ardens of this lodge, in which it was shown that no meetings had been held for some time, and that it was proposed to surrender the charter, but wished to be permitted to close up the work, settle claims, etc. The permission was granted, and an agent appointed to receive the charter, books and property, who, at the appointed time, took charge of those effects, evei-ything, in the meantime, having been honorably and satisfactorily adjusted. Thus Advance Lodge, No. 220, passed off the roll of subordinate lodges in the Stateof Indiana.

In 1861, the officers were: Bernard F. Schermerhorn, W. M. ; Enoch Rinehart, S. W. ; D. W. C. Frisbie, J. W. ; Richai'd L. Higginbotham, S. D. ; George Robertson, J. D. ; James P. Diigau, Treasiu-er; James H. Stewart, Secretary : Hugh Shields and Oliver Guthrie, Stewards: Jonathan L. Knight, Tiler.

SOON after the affairs of Advance Lodge, No. 220, had been adjusted and its charter surrendered, the propriety of taking steps jjreliminary to the institution of a new lodge was so strongly expressed that, early in the year 1875, a petition for dispensation to form another lodge, signed by J. T. Richardson, M. R. Graham, Samuel W. Barnett, H. L. Merritt, P, Waller, Reed Case, Leon Biersdorf, M. Jakes, John Lathrop and W. T. Inglee, was forwarded to the Grand Master, Lucius A. Foote, who, on the 22d day of March, 1875, granted a dispensation for the puropses set forth in the petition, ai)pointing John T. Rich- j ardson, W. M.; Milton R. Graham, S. W. ; and Samuel W. Bar j nett, J. W. I

At the session of the Grand Lodge in May following, the necessary papers and records were presented for examination aril [ referred to the proper committee. On the 25th of May, that I committee having sufficiently examined the matters sulimitted. I presented the following report, which was eoncm-red in:

" Your committee have examined the by-Jaws and proceedings of Delphi Lodge, U. D. The by-laws are in harmony with the rules and regulations of the Grand Lodge. The proceedings are well gotten up, and the work regular in every particular. "We feel called upon to commend this lodge for the correct and business-like manner in which tbey have worked and kept their proceedings; and therefore, recommend that a charter be granted the bretlu-en of Delphi, Carroll County, to organize a lodge at that place, to be called Delphi Lodge, No. 510, and that Bro. John T. Richardson be appointed W. M.; Bro. Milton R. Graham, S. W.; and Bro. Michael Jakes. J. W., of said lodge." A charter was issued in accordance with the foregoing order, bearing date June 5, 1875. The lodge was instituted on the 24th of June, 1875, when the following oiBcers were chosen: J. T. Richardson, W. M.; Milton R. Graham, S. AV.; Michael Jakes, J. W.; Reed Case, Treasurer; P. W. Allen, Secretary; James M. Watts, S. D. ; John Lathi-ope, J. D. ; L. Biersdorff and H. S. Merritt, Stewards; and AV. F. Inglee. Tiler.

The following are the officers elected to serve during the year 18S2. to wit; B. F. Schermerhorn. W. M. ; James M. Watts, S. W.; L. Weisenstine, J. W.; William Bradshaw, Secretaiy; Enoch Rinehart. Treasurer; R. W. Crockett, S. D. ; Charles Angell, J. D. ; John Lathrope and A. Rosenthal. Stewards: John Sweigert, Tiler.

Dei,Phi Ciiaptek,No. 21

A /TANY of those who participated in the institution of Mount -^ '^-L Olive Lodge, No. 48, were also Royal Arch Masons, some of them holding membership in Logan Chapter. No. 2, at Logansport, while others affiliated with the La Fayette Chapter, No. 3, or elsewhere. It was not, however, until 1851, that a movement was put on foot to organize a chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Delphi. In the latter part of February or first of March of that year, through the agency of companions of La Fayette Chapter, a petition was prepared and signed asking a disponsatiun fromtlie Grand High Priest of the State of Indiana, authorizing the potitionere to work in the several degrees of Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch, us a chapter, until the Grand Chapter should meet and inspect their proceedings. The petition having been properly recommended by the neighboring chapters, and regular in all its details, the then Deputy Grand High Priest, Isaac Bartlett, of Logansport, granted them a dispensation bearing date March 7, 1851, uppointing Abner H. Bowen, High Priest, and Daniel F. Vandeventer, King - the principal officers. By virtue of that dispensation, a meeting of the Royal Arch Masons of Delphi, and such visitors as were present, was held at the hall of Mount Olive Lodge, No. 48. at which there were present Companions Herman Peters and Henry 0. Lawrence, of La Fayette Chapter, No. 3; A. H. Bowen, Daniel P. Vandeventer. Hiram Allen. William H Buford, Moses Coltoa, Henry Foreman and Rudolph Foreman. A chapter of Royal Arch Masons was opened for the transaction of business, when the dispensation was read by the acting Secretary, authorizing the companions named in the petition to meet and confer the degrees aforesaid. Subordinate officers, p)-o tern., having been appointed, the work was proceeded with in conformity with the regular usages of the order.

At the session of the Grand Chapter held at Indianapolis, commencing on the 21st of May, 1851. records of the proceedings had under dispensation were presented and referred to the Committee on Charters and Dispensations. This committee having carefully examined the matters submitted for its consideration, reported as follows:

" The Committee on Charters and Dispensations beg leave to report: They find the work done in this chapter to be regular. The first organization of the chapter is informally recorded. In one instance, they use bad language, as youi- committee think They say, 'called from labor to dispensation," and 'from dispensation to labor." Your committee think the old terms of ' Labor to Refreshment " cannot be improved upon. The word ' dispensation ' in that connection carries no intelligent idea to the mind of your committee: in other re.=ipects, they find no objections. Therefore,

The first of the principal officers elected at the organization of the chapter under the charter thus granted were: Abner H. Bowen. High Priest; Daniel F. Vandeventer, King; and Hiram Allen, Scribe.

James M. Watts, High Priest; J. D. Wilson, King; John Lathrope, Scribe; A. Rosenthal, Treasurer : R. W. Crockett, Secretary; B. F. Schermerhorn, Captain of the Hosts; Edward Walker, Principal Sojourner; A. B. Crampton, Royal Ai'ch Captain; Michael Jakes, Grand Master of the Third Vail; W. H. White, Grand Master of the Second Vail: (!hai'les Harlcy, Grand Master of the first Vail.

Independent Order Of Odd Fellows

DELPHI Lodge, No. 28, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was instituted on the afternoon of February 1 3i 1S46. Previously, a petition for charter had been presented, signed by James H. Stewart, William H. Buford. Newton HGist, David W. Bowen and -James P. Dugan. jThis charter was granted on the 20th of January, 1846, and signed by G. M. Taylor, Grand Master; S. W. Cayce. Grand Secretary; Oliver Defour. R. W. G. C. ; and a number of Past Grands. On the afternoon of February 13. a lodge was opened in due form for the purpose of instituting Delphi Lodge, No. 28, and installing its officers. P. B. Brown, S. D. G. M.. of Friendship Lodge, No. 22, La Fayette. Ind.. was the Installing Officer; J. M. Spiller occupied the position of G. W. ; M. H. Winton, G. S. ; A. M. Higgins, G. T.; and H. J. Cannift'. G. C. assisted by Past Grands McLaughlin, and J. B. Eldridge, and other brothers from La Fayette Lodge. No. 15. and Friendship Lodge. No. 22. at La Fayette. Ind. : and Nelson Lodge. No. 1 2, at Logansport,

Prior to the appointment of these officers, the names of Matthew Simpson. Jesse R. Heni7, William H. Gist, Levi S. Dale. C. M. D. Wilson, A. M. Berry and N. W. Bowen were presented as candidates for initiation, and. having been elected, they were duly inducted into the mysteries of the order. By special dispensation, the iive degrees of the order wore conferred upon Messrs. Stewart, Buford and N. H. Gist, and afterward upon Messrs. W. H. Gist. Berry. Simpson. Wilson and Bowen.

On the morning of Saturday, the 14th of February. 1846. the lodge met pm-suant to adjournment, when the officers appointed at the last meeting were duly installed. At a regular meeting, held February 16, 1846, the petition of Miio H. Milford for membership was read, and the candidate, having been elected, was duly initiated. At the same meeting, the Secretary' was instructed to subscribe for one copy of the CoDenant, a periodical, for the benefit of the lodge. At the second regular weekly meeting (February 23, 1846), James Hedge was admitted by card, from Mississippi Lodge, No. 1, he being the fij-st brother received into Delphi Lodge by card.

December 14, 1846 -M. H. Milford, N. G. ; Levi S. Dale, V. G. ; Lewis A. Gaylord, Secretary; John Barr, Treasiu-er. After this date, the term of office was changed, and officers elected only twice a year, instead of four times. The following list contains the names of all who have held the office of Noble Grand in this lodge since this change, and the term for which they were elected:

On the 15th of March, 1849, the lodge lost its first menaber by death. This was Rhuel H. Gordon, who was buried according to the rites of the order. Since that date, many valued members of the lodge have passed aw;xy, leaving behind them a noble record of fidelity to the principles of the order and the memory of active and earnest efforts in its behalf. Of those who have died in fellowship with the lodge, the following is a complete list :

Of the charter members of this lodge, James P. Dugan is the only sui-vivor. All have gone to the higher life, but the work which they were instrumental in inaugurating has grown in extent until it has become a power for good in the community of which they were a part, while their memory and their deeds are permanently enshrined in the hearts of a grateful fraternity.

From the date of its organization throughout the entire period of its history. Delphi Lodge has been prosperous. The number admitted to membership within this period is 453. of which number seventy-eight were admitted by cards fi-om other lodges; the remaining number, by initiation. During its existence, it has paid out. for charitable and benevolent pm'poses, $8,265.92. as follows:

During its early existence, the lodge met in a frame building on the southwest corner of Main and Washington streets, known then as the " Dewey Block,'' Subsequently, after the organization of Carroll Lodge, the t.wo lodges rented a hall o:i the northeast corner of Main and Washington, where each held its regular meeting on separate evenings for a number of years. Finallv, Delphi Lodge rented a room in the Holt & Rinehart Block, on Main street, where its meetings were held until April. 1881. at which time it first occupied its own lodge room. The lot (No. 28) on the southeast corner of Main and Washington streets was purchased by the order, and on the Oth of February. 18N(). a building committee was appointed, consisting of the following members; John W, Fawcett, President; John Lathrope, Jr.. Vice President; A. M. Eldridge. Secretary; J. A. Deardorff. Treasurer; C. M. Knight, Charles Gros, H. Dunkle. J. W. Griffith and R. L. Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham resigned in August, 1880. The committee were invested with full jiower to erect a lodge building U])on this lot. They entered entlmsiasticully into their duties, pushing the work to rapid completion, and to the energy, industry and perseverance of this committee

On the 12th of December, 1881, they returned their final report, from which we are permitted to make the following abstract relative to the cost of the building:

$27,167 86 On Tuesday, April 20, 1881. the new temple was dedicated with appropriate services, Hon. Will Cumbaek. Grand Master of the State, delivering the address. Lodges from various towns and cities in the State were represented among the visitors who thronged to take part in the sei-rices, and the procession marched through the principal streets of the city, preceded by Lathrope' s Cornet Band, returning, finally, to the hall, which was soon filled to its utmost capacity with those desiring to witness or participate in the ceremonies.

The building is a model of elegance and beauty, and in its interior arrangements it is perfect. The Delphi Times, in its report of the dedicatory festivities, said: "There has been no event in the history of Delphi that has so redounded to her credit as has the erection of this building. Our city has for many years occupied a position in Odd Fellows' circles second to none in the State, and having it heralded abroad that the Odd Fellows of Delphi, Ind.. have erected and dedicated a second fine brick block will give oiu- city a reputation to which we will all point with pride, and rejoice that we have in our midst societies that practice the honesty, economy and industry necessary to grapple with an enterprise of such magnitude, and carry it through to a sue cessful end." The design of the building is what is known among architects as the " Modern American. " combining many minor features of other schools. It is three stories high, with mansard root. The first story is thirteen feet in height; the second story, twelve feet; and the third story, in which the lodge room is located, is eighteen feet high. The first story contains two store rooms, fronting on Main street, each 17x50 feet, and one fronting on Washington street. 18x00 feet. The second story is divided into rooms especially calculated for ollices. and frnm these and the store rooms the lodge derives an annual rental of over $2,000. While the building is an ornament to the city, it is also a credit to the Odd Fellows of Delphi, and an eloquent ti's timonial of their devotion to the order and their interest in its prosperity. The lodge now has an active membership of 158. The officers for the ciurent term are: George E. Ferrier, N, G. ; Loui N. Lindstrom, V. G. ; A. M. Rldvidge. Secretary; .1. J. Bragunier. Treiisurcr.

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KXUl'H CUX. .)b- Enoch Cox, Jr., was bom in Deer Creek Township, near Delphi, December 4, 1842. His boyhood was passed on the farm. After a preparatory course of instruction received in the county school and in the city schools of Delphi, he entered the Freshman class at Asbury University, Greencastle, Ind., whence he graduated in June, 1864. After the completion of his college coarse, he accepted a civil appointment in the Engineer Corps, United States Army, and was attached to the office of Chief Engineer of the Department of the Cumberland. This position he held until in May. 1867, when he located at La Fayette, Ind., and accepted a clerical position with Fred Schench, now the United States Consul at Barcelona, Spain. In 186S, owing to the death of his father (Joseph Cox), he returned to Delphi, and spent several years on the farm. During 1873-74, he was in the employ of the Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Railway Company, the road then under construction. In 1876, he became editor of the Delphi Journal, a position he held during a period of five years. He is an active member of the I. 0. O. F., holding membership in Delphi Lodge, No. 28, Carroll Encampment, No. 22, and Adina Lodge, No. 79, D. of R. In November, 1876, he was elected Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Deputy Grand Master in 1877, and Grand Master in 1878. In 1879, he was elected Grand Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, which held its session in September. 1880, at Toronto, Canada. Circumstances prevented his attendance at that session, but in November, 1881, he was reelected by the Grand Lodge, and was one of the Indiana representatives at the session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, held in Cincinnati, September 19-24, 1881. Mr. Cox was married, June 16, 1870, to Miss Martha M. Jones, of Delphi. Three children have been bom to them, viz.: Bessie, Amy (deceased) and Jo.

An added beauty to the earth." James Hervey Stewart was born in Jefferson Co., Ky., March 27, 1809. While he was yet a youth, hia parents died, leaving him to become in truth and in fact the " architect of his own fortune." In early life, he manifested the possession, in a high degree, of those sterling qualities of head and heart which ever lead the way to true manhood. Under the guardianship of his uncle. Judge Kirkpatrick, he was placed under the tuition of the Rev. W. W. Martin, in Washington Co., Ind. He made rapid advancement in his studies, and in early years developed a positive taste for polite literatiire - a taste which he cultivated through life, and which gave him much satisfaction in later years, when sorrow and affliction came upon him. Having received the fiiU measure of instruction imparted in those days in this State, he turned his attention to the study of medicine. After having acquainted himself with the mysteries of the profession, he began to cast about for a location in which to settle and practice. He finally decided upon Delphi as a desirable - point, which village he reached on the anniversary of his twenty-first birthday, March 27, 1830. The then young doctor soon discovered that the practice of medicine was an uncongenial pursuit, and, abandoning it, turned his attention to local politics. In 1834, he was elected Clerk of the Court, an oiEce which he held without interruption for over a quarter of a century. After this pub- Uc service, he devoted his time to the practice of law. His natural impulses were such as to cause a hearty sympathy for all organizations which had for their object the alleviation of human suffering and the betterment of mankind. In his religious faith, he embraced the tenets of the Episcopalians. He He was confirmed by the Rt. Rev. George LTpfold, D. D., February 25, 1855, and was an active and zealous member of St. Mary's Church, Delphi. He united with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows by initiation in Friendship Lodge, No. 22, located at La Fayette, Ind., on November 1, 1845, where he at once received instruction in the degrees and took the proper steps for the organization of a lodge at Delphi. In this enterprise he was successful, and Delphi Lodge, No. 28, was instituted February 13, 1846. On February 5, 1847, he united with Wabash Encampment, No. 6, at La Fayette, and in pursuance of his labors, Carroll Encampment, No. 22, at Delphi, was instituted April 23, 1850. He was admitted to the Grand Lodge of Indiana January 11, 1848, and on November 19, 1856, was unanimously elected Grand Master. He afterward represented the Jurisdiction of Indiana in the Grand Lodge of the United States. Dr. Stewart was a man of strong will-power, indomitable energy, and always foremost in the advocacy of such measures of public character as would develop the community in which he lived and produce the greatest good for the greatest number. He was the avowed and ever-faithfal friend of the young men, and was never found hesitating when opportunity offered to advance their interest and promote their welfare. He died at his home in Delphi, April 13, 1879.

Ou the 19th of May, 1S57. the lodge received its charter, signed by Grand Master James H. Stewart, and containing the names of the following gentlemen as charter members: Matthew Simpson, Henry E. Olds, George W, Pigman. Joseph Potter, D, D. Dul-e, Anthony Foust. Jehu 0, Hannnm. W. B. Givens, Thomas Givens, E. W. Hubbard and Joel H. Dewey. On the occasion of its first meeting, the lodge adopted Thursday evening as the time for holding its regular weekly meetings, and in the intervening years has adhered to that resolution, its nieeting night having never been changed.

The first member received into Carroll Lodge by initiation was A. H. Evans, whose petition for membership was presented at the second regulai- meeting. January 15. 1857. At that time, the lodge meetings were held in the room over the Citizens' Bank, on the corner of Main and Washington streets. Subsequently, a room was rented in the Bolles building, on Washington street, whei'e they met until their increasing membership demanded increased lodge room. Ifinancially, the lodge was in no condition to incm- the espense necessary, its total resources aggregating oulyS021.31; but a unanimity of interest was apparent among the members, and it was agi-ecd to jiroceedwith the erection of a lodge hall. Ground fiir this purpose was purchased at an expense of $1,000, and in April. 1874, William Bradshaw, W. F. Lytle and Charles Brough, Trustees, were empowered to act as a building committee. To the energy of these gentlemen is due, in a large measure, the success that crowned the undertaking. Mr. Bradshaw gave his entire time to the supervision of the work, laboring unselfishly and without any compensation, while the members of the lodge all did what they could to further and assist the work. Late in April, 1874, the building was begun, and, on the 4th of July following, the corner-stone was laid, with appropriate ceremonies, by W. W. Curry, of Indianapolis. On Thursday, the 18th of Februai-y, 1875, the new hall being ready for its tenants, was dedicated by a banquet, the proceeds of which netted the lodge $440.25. This amount was appropriated for the purchase of the elegant cai-pet which now covers the floor of the lodge room. The erection of this building involved the lodge in an indebtedness of $0,600 - certainly a large burden as compared with its limited resources. But, under the system of wise and prudent economy since practiced, it has been enabled to liquidate this indebtedness at the rate of $1,200 per annum, and, by refunding the debt, the interest has been reduced from 10 to 6 per cent. During the pendency of this debt, the lodge has encountered and passed safely through the great financial crisis which wrought ruin to many similar institutions throughout the land, and its obligations have been reduced to about $1,400, to meet which it has ample resom-ces. Its membership has steadily increased, and but little sickness has prevailed among them - this fact having a correspondingly healthy effect upon the exchequer of the lodge. It is a noteworthy fact in the history of this lodge that its membership is comprised principally of young ruen, ranging in age from twentyfive to forty, and their vigor and energy have been exemplified in the progi'ess of the lodge. It is in a prosperous condition and excellent working order, and has made a good record as a benevolent institution. During its existence as a lodge it has paid for the relief of brothers, the bm-ial of the dead, and other charitable pm-poses, $1,S55.'J3. Since its organization, 239 persons have been admitted to membership, and the active membership at this time is ninety-two.

In the spring of 1862, CaiToll Lodge lost its first member by death. This was George A. Merritt, a valued Odd Fellow and a worthy citizen. He was buried with the honors of the order. Since that date, the following members have died in fellowship with the lodge:

Samuel N. Arnott March 14, 1880. The following is a list of those who have occupied the office of Noble Grand in this lodge, showing the term for which they were elected :

Adina Lodge. No. 79, D. of R., was instituted in the hall of Delphi Lodge, No. 28, on the 'liH of February, 1872, by Charles Augell. D. D. G. M. The lodge was organized under a charter granted in response to the petition of the following persons: Thomas A. Doggett, Eliza Doggett, James H. Stewart, Allen M. Eldridge, Mary M. Eldridge, James W. Griffith, Charles Angell, John J. Bragnnier. Sallie A. Bragnnier, K. L. Higginbotham, Jennie M. Higginbotham, J. A. Deardorff. Almira J. Deardorff, Jacob B. Fisher, David B. Graham, Cora M. Graham, Corbley M. Knight, Sarah J. Knight, John W. Fawcett, Mary J. Fawcett, Margaret Charles, James H. Brown, Harriet Brown, Matilda Dillinger, Mary Dunklo. Sai-ah Olds and Elem-y Steinmetz. The charter is dated February 22. 1872, and signed by John W. MoQuiddy, G. M. , and B. F. Foster, G. S.

The ladies of this lodge have from the first manifested a deep interest in its welfare, and the beauty of its adornments and the perfection of its interior arrangements are due almost solely to their taste and handiwork. They have contributed liberally of their own funds for the beautifying of the lodge room, and, at various times, have entered into enterprises of pi-oiit, devoting the proceeds of their labors to this object. The first was on the occasion of an annual re-union of old settlers of Can-oil County, held August 17. 1872. On this occasion, the ladies spread a table at the grove with the most tempting viands, feeding the hungry for a fair consideration. The proceeds of this enterprise (|145 net) were applied in the purchase of an organ for the use of the lodge, Delphi Ljdge, No. 28. contributing $50. and Carroll Encampment an equal amount, to make up the S245 necessary. Upon the occasion of the delicatiou of the new hall, April 20, 1881, they devised an interesting and refined programme for the evening's entertainment, consisting of music and recitations. The gross receipts amounted to S8()0. which amount was devoted to purchasing articles of beauty and utility for the hall and anterooms. "This part of Tuesday's programme," says the Delphi Times of April 20. 1881, "was under the exclusive charge of the ladies of Adina Lodge, who worked like beavers, and not only deserve every cent they received, and more, but a kind, generous remembrace from the managers of the day, as well as those who enjoyed their hospitalities, as the real contributors to the success achieved "

Adina Lodge has lieen an active, working lodge ever since its inception. Its periods of activity and usefulness have not been spasmodic, as is too often true of lodges of this degi'ee. Its work has been reguhu- and its progress steady. During its existence, it has paid out, for relief of sisters and other charitable purposes, $221.19, and has in many ways proved itself a credit and advantage to the lodge to which it is attached. At the close of its first term, January 10, 1873, the Secretary's report showed a total membership of thirty-nine, of which number twelve were received after the organization of the lodge. In the meantime, the mem bership has steadily increased, numbering 102 at the present time. By request, the office of Noble Grand has always been filled by gentlemen, while the duties of Vice Grand have been discharged by the ladies. The following-named gentlemen have served as Noble Grand of the lodge: John W. Fawcett. elected December 27, 1872; R. L. Higginbotham, .June 27, 1873; James W. Griffith, December 26, 1873; A. M. Eldridge, June 12, 1874; Thomas k. Doggett, December 25, 1874; J. A. Deardoi-ff, June 25, 1875; J. J. Bragnnier, December 24, 1875; John Lathrope, Jr., June 23, 187(3; James H. Stewart. December 22, 1876; Henderson Dunkle, June 22, 1877; Enoch Cox, December 28, 1877; R. L. Higginbotham, June 28, 1878; J. W. Fawcett, December 28, 1878; C. M. Knight, June 13, 1879; Charles Buckley, December 26, 1879; James Weidner, June 25, 1880; James H. Mc- Cain, December 24, 1880; J. J. Bragnnier. .June 24, 1881; A. M. Eldi-idge, December 24, 1881.

The charter of Carroll Encampment, No. 22, was granted January 8, 1850, and signed by Isaac H. Taylor, M. W. G. P., and Willis W. Wright, R. W. G. S. ; also, by the f dlowing prom inent Odd Fellows: Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Job B. Eldridge, Milton Herndon, P. A. Hackleman and Christian Bucher. The petition for charter was signed by Levi S. Dale, James H. Stewart, John Barr, Demas Robinson. William H. Watson, William H. Buford and Jesse R. Hem-y. who constituterl thechaiter membership of the Encampment.

On the 23d day of April, 1850, the Encampui.-nt was formally instituted by District De])uty Grand Patriarch .lames M. Warren, assisted by Deputy High Priest R. Staley, who was appointed Grand High Priest pro tern.; Past Chief Patriarch L. B. Stockton, Grand Scribe pro tern.; and Past Chief Patriarch John Lilly, Grand Junior Warden pro fern. The District Deputy Grand Patriarch directed Carroll Encampment to perfect its organization by the election of the proper officers, the election resulting as follows: Levi S. Dale, C. P.; Jesse R. Hom-y, H. P.; William H. Buford, S. W.; William H. Wabion, J. w"; James H. Stewart. Scribe; and John Barr, Treasurer, all of whom were then duly installed, to serve until their successors should be elected and qualified. Petitions for membership were received from William Dunkle, George W. Pigman, Jamee R. Blanchwd, Lewis B. Sims and John McCarthy, who were initiated after the usual formalities. On the 5th of January, 1855, Henry E. Olds was admitted by card, he being the first pei'son thus admitted to this Encampment. In the intervening years, the Encampment has

This Encampmeut was chartered May '20, 1874, the charter bearing the signature of J. E. Ban-ett, Grand Patriarch. It was granted upon the application of Joseph Potter, Arthur E. Pierce, Joseph Miller, Joseph E. Tilt, Lewis Pelham, George W. Burroughs, Thomas Underwood, William Bradshaw and Charles L. Brough.

On the 3d of June, 1874, James E. Barrett, Most Worthy Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Indiana, appeared in the hall of Carroll Encampment, No. 22, for the purpose of instituting Delphi Encampment, No. 127, and was assisted by the following Patriarchs: James H. Stewart, M. E. H. P.; John Beynolds, G. S. W.; R. L. Higginbotham, G. J. W.; J. W. Mc- Quiddy, Grand Scribe; Enoch Cox, Grand Treasurer: Henderson Dunkle, Grand Sentinel.

After the ceremony of institution was concluded, the following officers were elected for the current term: William Bradshaw, C. P.; Arthur E. Pierce, H. P.; Charles Harley. S. W. ; Samuel M. Graham, J. W. ; C. L. Brough, Treasurer. It was resolved on this occasion that the Encampment hold its regular meetings on the second and foui-th Friday evenings of each month.

This Encampment has enjoyed an existence of less than eight years up to the present time, yet this existence has been a prosperous one. Its membership has steadily increased, and, after the various changes of residence, deaths and other causes which affect a lodge, it still has an activw membership of forty-seven. During its existence, it has disbursed for various charitable purposes 8203.88. The following is a list of those who have held the offices of Chief Patriarch and High Priest in this Encampment: in addition to those above named, were chosen to fill the respective offices of the Encampment for the term of 1882: J. H. B. Whistler, S. AV.; James B. McCain, Scribe; William Bradshaw, Treasiu-er: Samuel Heiland, J. W.; Jacob Bridge, F. S. ; James Butler, G ; J. H. Haynes, First W.; Lewis Speece, Second W.; Samuel L. Milroy. Third W. : C. J. Barley, Fourth W. ; A. W. Wolever, I. G.

On the 23d of May, 1875, Grand Master D. B. Shideler issued a charter for this lodge, in response to the petition of William Bradshaw, Mrs. Georgie Bradshaw, J. C. Odell, Mrs. Lizzie R. Odell, Oran E. Line, Mrs. Lucretia C. Line, A. H. Evans, Mrs. Martha M. Evans, Joseph Miller, Mrs. Mary F. Miller, J. H. Culler, Mrs. Ella A. Culler, R. J. Barnett, Mrs. Maggie Barnett, W. F. Lytle. Mrs. Emma C. Lytle, C. L. Brough, Fred Genrich, Finley Neff, C. J. Barley, C. A. O' Brien, James H. Butler, J. R. Wickham, Philip Dills, William Dillinger, L. C. Brough, Mrs. B. V. Brough, Charles Harley, Lewis Biersdorf and S. M. Graham, charter members. The lodge was instituted on the evening of June 18, 1875, and, after the preliminary ceremonias, the following officers were elected to serve until the following January: Philip Diels, N. G.: Mrs. Emma C. Lytle, V. G.: Mi-s. B. V. Brough, R. S. : Mrs L. C. Line. P. S. : Mis. Georgie Bradshaw, Treasurer.

The lodge has maintained an active organization ever since its inception, and the ladies have done a noble work in the dispensation of charity to deserving objects, both within and without the order, and, in the short space of seven yeai's, has made its presence felt in the community as a power for good. It now has an active membership of fifty -two. During its existence, the following ladies and gentlemen have occupied the offices of Noble Grand and Vice Grand:

James B. Scott

The " art preservative " has no more faithful representative, perhaps none of longer continuance, on active duty in perpetuating the " mysteries of the craft " in the State of Indiana, than the subject of this sketch. He was the eon of John and Jane (Hoon) Scott, both natives of Cumberland County, Penn. The former was born in that county, in the year 1793, and was married in 1814, to Miss Jane Hoon of the same locality. On the 14th of October, 1815, James B., their first child, was born in the town (now city) of Carlisle, where the father was engaged in the printing business. About this time, that part of the territory northwest of the Ohio River, known then as Indiana Territory," began to be the objective point of those whose fortunes depended upon the enterprise with which nature had endowed them. Feeling that an active future awaited him, the father, with that earnest zeal for the advancement of his own interest by the practice of his profession, he moved Westward in the fall of 1816, and located in the town of Brookville, the seat of justice of Franklin County, Ind., and commenced soon after the publication of a weekly paper called the Brookville Plain Dealer, the second newspaper established within the limits of thi.? State, the Lidiana Gazette, published by Elihu Stout, at Vincennes, preceding it a few years. The publication of the Plain Dealer was continued during the succeeding four years. In the fall of 1820, he sold out his paper, and, removing to Richmond in Wayne County, he commenced the publication of the Weekly Intelligencer, the editorial department being under the control of Elijah Lacey, Esq. Four years afterward, he went to Centerville, in the same county, and started the Western Emporium at that place. From Centerville, he went, at the solicitation of Gen. John Tipton, to Logansport, and, on the 15th of August, 1829, issued' the first number of the Pottawatomie and Miami Times. From that date, the career of James B. Scott began to be thoroughly identified with the journalistic interests of Indiana, having previously, on the 6th day of June, 1825, in the office of the Emporium, mounted on a tripod - being too small and short to reach the case - commenced his life-work as a "printer." Previous to commencing the publication of his paper at Logansport, Mr. Scott moved his family to that place, arriving there on thg first Sunday in May, 1829, the county then having been bit recently organized. The printing office was built chiefly under the supervision of James B., who, being the oldest of the boys, was necessarily put forward. When everything had been put in order, and the first "copy'' about to be distributed, the father made a proposition to the boys, James B. and Presley W., that the one who first got his "case " filled and ready for work should have the first " take," and " set up " the first matter for the paper. James was successful, received the first copy, and, consequently, set the first " type " in Logansport, and the first in Indiana north of the Wabash River.

At the end of the first volume, the name of the paper was changed and became the Cass County Times. In May (30), 1833, the name of the paper was again changed, after that time being published under the name of the Logansport Republican and Indiana Herald, by James B. Scott and his brother-in-law, William J. Burns. Subsequently, the former disposed of his interest in the paper, but continued in charge of the printing department. On the 20th of July, 1839, Mr. Scott, with Aug. Banks, commenced the publication of the Peru Gazette, successor to the Peru Forester, published by Samuel Pike. He afterward purchased the interest of Mr. Banks, and conducted the Gazette on his owu account until October, 1842, when it was discontinued. In the course of time, the Corkscrew, then the Peru Observer, were cominenced, and, having each filled its mission, were discontinued also, the latter finally merging into the Miami County Sentinel, under the management of John A. Graham, in 1848. During this entire period, Mr. Scott had charge of the mechanical department of the several papers, and remained there until the fall of 1849, when he moved to Fort Wayne, where he held a position for one year in the office of the Fort Wayne Times. Leaving Fort Wayne, he came to Delphi in the fall of 1850, purchased the office and fixtures of the Herald, and, afterward, on Thursday, the 14th day of November, 1850, issued the first number of the Delphi Journal. Since that time, with a regularity scarcely equaled in the history of pioneer journalism, the weekly issues of that paper have appeared, and, from a comparatively small list of subscribers with a limited amount of advertising and job-work, it has graduallj' come into possession of a large and paying subscription list in addition to a more than usually extensive advertising patronage. In short, taken all in all, the Journal takes position among the best conducted and attractive weekly papers of the State. Duriug all these years, Mr. Scott has exercised a personal supervision over the management of his paper. Even now, in the fifty -seven years of his " printer's " life, he works at the case and sets his column of mattt/ each day. Mr. Scott has been married twice, the first time, on the 5th of November, 1840, to Miss Sophia C. Griffith, of Gilead, Henry Co., Ohio, by whom he had two children - Mary E. 'and Willie W. both of whom are dead. On the 28th of June. 1845, the mother died, leaving her husband in charge of her offspring. He remained single again until October 14, 1850, when he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Wallace, at Fort Wayne, Ind. As the fruit of this second marriage, they have had born unto them six children - George B., Junia E., Carrie J., Ross W., Jessie and Nellie ; the oldest and the youngest are dead. Mrs. Scott is several years the junior of her husband, having been born at Lenox, Madison Co., N. y., on the 29th of April, 1823, and is, consequently, in her fifty-ninth year, while Mr Scott is in his sixty-seventh. Both have been accustomed to an active life, and now, in their latter days, ire in the peaceful enjoyment of a sufficiency of this world's goods to reader them comfortable and happy.

NKVV.S1'.\PKK PRESS IN DKLPlll. I)R W'KHMEIt ANU TlIK "WESTERN BaNNEU " - PRKLIMINAKY HiSiOKY OF THE EnTKUPHISE - THK FiHST PaI'KK I'UO.IKCT TO HE

Failiki: i'..MAkL i ul L1a.nm;i: a I'akti-a.n I'ArEU - The Sui^CEssoii^ oi' THESE Papers - The Carroll Express" or THE Banner - " Delphi Herald" - " Delphi Journal" - The "Delphi Kulletin." or the "Oraile." then the "Western Hepubliian " - " I>Ei.PHi Times" - Other Papers.

'T^HE project for pnblishinu; a newspaper in De!i)hi first became -»- a tangible fact in the fall of 1 835. after the advent of Dr- Kobert Webber as a citizen of Carroll County. The occasion from which it was developed is thns succinctly stated by the original projector: After his settlement here, it became known that Dr. Webber was the owner of a printing establishment still in the State of Pennsylvania, left there prior to his coming here, to remain until an opportunity should present itself for futmv lose. The father of Dr. Webber had been the proprietor and manager of a large book and job printing house in the town of Gomer. Wales, whei-e the Doctor commenced the profession of a t}^>esetter at a very early perioil in his pereonal history. Concluding to leave Wales and seek a home and more lucrative business in the New World, the family sailed for and landed in this country in the year 1818. After being used at various points during a period of three or four years, the father and brother dying, the establishment was stored away in a safe depository with Mr. J3owen. in Pennsylvania, grandfather of Edwin Boweu, now of Bloomington, Ind., subject to future develoiiments.

Shortly after his arrival in Delphi, while preparations were being made for a suitable habitation, he, with his wife, went on a visit to the home of Mr. Enoch Bowen, then a resident of Clinton Township. Cass County, Ind., on the 9th of August, 1835. While there, his wife was taken sick, and continued so for some [ weeks, requiring his presence neai-ly all the time. During his ] stay, he made the acquaintance of Isaac Clymer, a neighbor of Mr. Bowen, who, upon learning that the Doctor was the owner of a printing establishment then not in use. jiroposed that the two should unite their energies, issue a prospectus, procure a respectable list of subscribers, bring the press, types, etc., to Del- [)hi, and start a newspaper. As an additional inducement, he proposed to send for and bring the outfit, on his own account. After considerable deliberation, the jiropositions were accepted i and mutual terms agreed upon. A contract was entered into i accordingly, about the 1st of October. 1835. and immediately afterward, both the Doctor and Mr. Clymer began to make an i extensive canvass of the situation. On the 2d of Febniai'y, 183(5, a ]>rospectus was issued by the proposed ])ublishers. giving the | name, plan and range of the future publication. .\ better idea of these may be obtained from the prospectus itself, from which the following extracts are taken:

"It has always been esteemed a work of su]>ererogation to waste time in endeavoring to prove the advantage of a measure, of the utility of which all are conscious: this being the case, we shall say but little on the necessity of establishing a printing office in our village, but, afier a few brief remarks on this head, we shall pass to give our views of the manner in which we siuuld W(ish to have the paj)er conducted.

"All will candidly own that no means have been discoven-d that tend, in the same degree, to improve the minds and morals of a community as the diffusion of knowledge by the i)ublic press. Where the jn-ess is free, untnunmeled and in general estimation, there light, liberty and intelligence advance, hand in hand: but in countries where it is restrained by law from la.shing the follies and vices of mankind, or whore its censures m-e slighted and it is held in little estimation, there diirkness, ignorance and despotism reign with united horror, for it is the bondage of the mind.

"It will bo printed on a demi-shoet. with a handsome type; and will contain the general news of the day, both foreign and domestic; thi^ rise and fall of the markets; all important information respecting the proceedings of our State Legislature and of Congi'ess. with occasional remarks on the legislative ])roceedings of our sister States.

pers contribute more than any other means to nourish those feel ings of animosity sometimes exiu'essed by persons who, in every other instance, were well fitted to continue good neighbors and warm friends, if the influence of party had not intori)Osed to sep arate them; taking this view of the subject, they imagine that a neutral paper would best conduce to the harmony and good fi-elings of their patrons; yet, as they believe that, in a Rei>ublican government like this with which we are blessed, it is necessary to inquire fairly into the actions and principles of our candidates and officers of government; any friend, whatever may be his political opinion, is at jierfect liberty to expre.ss his sentiments through the medium of the columns of the WuMeni Haiiwr. aiul they will feel a pleasure in imblishing the remarks of any individual, while they write for the piu-jiose of investigating the truths. " The Banner will be printed once a week, at $2 per annum, if paid in advance; or, $2.50 at the end of six months. If payment be delayed till after the expiration of the year, 13 will 1"' required. -Delphi, Ind.. February 2, 183fi."

From these general statements it will distinctly appear that the Banner was not designed to be a political paper, and, on the strength of its neutral, inde])endent management, they had goin' before the public and solicited the patronage of the ])eople witli out reference to party affiliation. The response was every way satisfactory to jjatrons generally, and the expression justified flic publishers in rorwm-ding the contem|ilatpd enterprise without unreasonable dela\-.

In the meantime, the prfss :uul materials had been sent for. brought by steamboat, and lauded at the wharf on the Wabash River at a jioint very near where Franklin street, extended, would strike the left bank of the river, some time in the last part nl FebruaiT or first of March. 1S3(), at the time of the early freshet in that year, when there was sufficient water in the channel to safely float a good sized steamboat, such as brought the establishment here. Upon its arrival, it was stored away for a little while in Mi-. Dugan' s warehouse, neM the landing, until it could be brought up into town. Between that j)oint and Delphi, the ground was low, flat and wet, and the task of bringing the concern from the warehouse was a very difficult task and a very tedious one. It was brought, however, not far from the last of March, and deposited in the ujiper story of Lewis Martin's storeroom, recently occupied by Messi-8. Dunkle & Kilgore as an agricultural warehouse, ini mediately south of the court house. Then the work of unpacking, setting up the press, case-stands, bank, etc . an-anging the cases and disti-ibuting the type was commenced. From long storage.' trans]jortation and other causes, the whole material was in a state of abject confusion - the types were pied, sorts disarranged .and the press greatly demoralized. It was an herculean labor, and required not only a good expenditm-e of time, but extraordinary patience, to get everrthing in order and ready for use. The Rubicon was passed, however, and the task completed.

When all this had been accomplished, and preparations were being made to commence the issuing of the new paper at an early date, a proposition came from some of the political leaders in the county, in the interest of the Democratic party, to the publishers, suggesting the propriety of publishing a partisan paper. This was declined for the very good reason that the proprietors, though Whigs, had agreed with their patrons to publish a neutral or non-partisan paper, and were not disposed to break faith wifi them at the very outset. "Upon the rejection of their proposal, those party leaders, with the view to seciu'e so valuable an auxiliary in the work of enlightening their constituency on the points in issue between the two great political parties, offered to purchase the entire establishment and take all risks. This proposition was likewise refused. Seeing that all such efforts were vain, and still desiring to secure such eflScient aid as might be derived from a party organ, determined to and did send for press, types, etc., with the necessary outfit, for a Democratic newspaper office. The material arrived in due time. and. with little delay, the new establishment was ready to issue its paper, announced to be called the Delphi Oracle.

As has been already stated. Messrs. Webber & Clymer were ready to commence the publication of the Western Banner, on the plan and terms indicated in their prospectus. Accordingly, the forms were made up and ready, by the aid of the press, to stamp upon the moistened sheets, in legible characters, a review of the prospects, plans and issues of the day. The morning of Friday. June 24, 1836 - St. John's Day - witnessed the appearance of Vol. I, No. 1, of the Western Banner. Thereafter, it made its appearance weekly, with comparative regularity, to gladden the hearts of the proprietors and relieve the wonted anxiety of expectant readers. With the eighth number, issued on the 26th day of August. Dr. Webber, having disposed of his interest to Mr. Clymer, ceased his connection with the paper. In about two weeks, perhaps, with the issue of the tenth number, the Banner appeared in a new dress, with new press and type, making a very presentable appearance. At the end of the first volume, finding that the enterprise was not a paying one. Mj-. Clymer sold the establishment, good will. etc.. to the proprietors of the Delphi Oracle, when the Banner became a thing of the past.

It has been a question quite considerably discussed, of late, whether the Banner or Oracle issued the first paper. As a question of historic interest, it matters little which of them is entitled to precedence in that regard. It is. nevertheless, a fact that will not be seriously controverted, that the credit of inaugurating the enterprise which secured to the people of Delphi a newspaper - the fh-st published here - belongs to the proprietors of the Banner, especially Dr. Webber, exclusively, considering the issue fully. From the best data now obtainable, the first number of the Oracle was issued on Saturday. July 2. 1836. one week and one day after the first number of the Banner. This fact is derived from the Oracle itself, the major part of the first and second volumes of which are the property and in the possession of the writer hereof.

The publication of the Delphi Oracle was commenced under the magagement of Mr. Robert C. Green, who came to Delphi, as he himself states, about the last of June, 1836. It was issued under his name as proiiriclur until tlie close of its first volume, when the paper was sold and ti-ansferred to Hemy B. Milroy - a half brother of Gen. Robert H. and Maj. John B. Milroy - and he assumed the editorial charge with the second volume, commencing in July. 1837. He continued to be the proprietor and manager of the Oracle during its second and third, and until the fourth number of the fourth volume, issued on the 24th of October. 1839, when the publication was suspended in consequence of the delinquency of subscribers and the want of general patronage. It is proper to say, in this connection, that the Oracle, during its existence, was generally ably edited, and the mechanical appearance was equal to that of the better class of papers in its day.

About the time of the suspension of the Oracle, in 1839. A. D. E. Tweed, formerly of Cincinnati, the liusiness partner of George W. Pigman in mercantile pursuits, purchased and brought here a complete newspaper outfit, and commenced the publication of the Carroll E.rpress. a political as well as a county paper, under the patronage of the Whig party, of which it was the advocate. In the campaign that followed, in 1840, which resulted in the election of Gen. William H. Harrison to the Presidency of the United States, it took an active stand in presenting for the consideration of its readers in this county and elsewhere the leading issues that distinguished that venerable party from those championed by the supporters of the Democratic policy. As the organ of the Whig party in Carroll County, it did efficient work, and secured for itself a liberal patronage.

After the Express had been in existence for a considerable time, Mr. Tweed sold the establishment to Mr. R. C. Green, the former proprietor of the Delphi Oracle. Although Mr. Green, in his earlier newspaper experience, had espoused the cause of the Democratic party, in later days, when he became connected with the Express, he changed his political affiliations and advocated the principles and policy peculiar to the Whig party during his connection with this paper. On the 15th day of August, 1842. the proprietoi'ship of the E.fpress changed. Henderson Dunkle, who had learned the arts and mysteries of printing in this office, having pui'chased it, became the publisher and manager of the paper, continuing in those relations during the succeeding four yeai's, or until August, 1848, at which time he sold the office to Charles A. Naylor. a nephew of the late Judge Isaac Naylor. of La Fayette. Mr. Naylor changed the name of the paper, and it was thereafter known as the Delphi Herald. He continued the publication of the Herald during its first voliune, in 1849. when he transferred it to Thomas B. Helm, who then became its editor and proprietor. Before the end of the second volume, the publication was suspended, and the office was soon after sold to James B. Scott, who commenced the publication of the Delphi Journal, on Thursday, the 14th of November. 1850. The Journal, since that date, during a period of nearly thirtyone years and a half, has been issued regularly scarcely, if at all, failing to make its usual appearance weekly on publication day. The management of the Journal has continued in the hands of Mr. Scott uninterruptedly, except that, in the year 1863, Daniel Fichthorn, a former emjiloye in the office, rented it and conducted the paper for one year. Again, in June, 1865, T. H. B. McCain bought the office and conducted the paper for six months, at the end of which time he sold it back to Mr. Scott, who still ovnis and manages the affairs of the well-conducted paper and successful printing house which the Journal is known to possess. In all its appointments, the office outfit of the Journal is as nearly complete as any found elsewhere of equal patronage. The proprietor is perhaps th(> oldest newsimiior publisher in thi> State

A. B. CRAMPTON. The subject of this sketch was born in the city of Elkhart, Elkhai-t Co., In.]., March 8. 1S44. His father, Heniy Crampton, was a native of Vennont. spont the greater portion of his life in New York State, and moved to Elkhai't at an early day in the history of Indiana, whore he pursued his vocation in life, which was that of a cai-penter. The tastes of tho sire in the matter of life pursuit did not cling to the son. The young man Crampton yearned for a knowledge of the " art preservative of arts," and so it was, at the age of eleven, he became an apprentice in the printing business. After becoming somewhat expert as a compositor, he secured employment at Three Elvers, Mich., and aided in getting out the tii-st paper published in that city. His educational advantages having been very limited, and having, by industiy and economy, saved a small sum of money from his earnings, he detei-mined ti) devote some time to the betterment of his intellectual attainment He had about completed his an'angements to enter Notre Dame, when the storm of civil war burst upon the land, and, at the inimatui-e age of seventeen, he enlisted, in June, 1861. in Company F, Forty-eighth Indians Infantry. He was appointed Color Sergeant, and was afterward promoted to the subordinate but responsible station of Orderly Sergeant of Company A. He went with the regiment to the field, and arrived at Fort Donelson the day after the sun-ender. The regiment, after participating in the siege and capture of Corinth, participated in the marches and counter-marches attendant upon the military operaticns in 1802 and 1863, which led to the opening and possession by the National authority of the Mississippi River. Mi'. Crampton was at his post in the skirmishes and battles at luka, Corinth (second). Forty Hills. Raymond, .Jackson, Champion HiUs and in the siege of Vicksburg. After the sui'render of Vicksburg, the regiment moved across the country to Chattanooga, and, while in that vicinity, engaged the enemy at Jlissionaiy Ridge. Thence it moved to Huntsville, where it went into winter quarters, and, in January, 1864, veteranized and went hi .me on veteran furlough. On the Sth of Februaiy, it was publicly received aud wek-oir.ed, at Indianapolis, by Gov. Movton and staff. It then returned to Georgia, participated in Gen. Sherman's grand march to the sea. From Savannah, it marched through to Washington, and was soon after transfen-ed to Louisville, Ky., where, on the 15th of July, 1865, after a long, honorable and arduous service, it was mustered out ilr. Crampton served with the command four years and one month, and was at no time on detached duty. May 1, 1865, he was commissioned Fu'st Lieutenant of Company A. After the termination of his militan' service, he located in Logansport and' resumed the printing business as a compositor on the Journal. He was in like capacity connected with the Pliaros of that city, and also with the Plain Dealer at Wabash. Becoming somewhat wearied of typo-setting, he found relief in accepting a situation as commercial traveler, and pursued this business for several yeai's. He then became business manager and city editor of the Plnwos at Logansport. After four years' servico in this capacity, he assumed the management of the Times, and, April 4, 1879, moved to Delphi, where he has since resided. Mr. Crampton, in his political affiliations, has always been imcompromisingly Democratic, yet of that school which followed the lamented Dougfas in support of the Union, first, last, and for all time. For six yeai's, during his residence in Logansport, he was a member of the City Council, and, for a like period, he was the Chairman of the Central Committee of Cass County. In the memorable campaign of 1880, he represented the Tenth District on the State Central Committee.

Gifted by nature with a genial and generous natm'e, the benevolent orders very naturally engaged his attention, and he holds active membership in three of the leading fraternities. As a IFason, he has advanced to the honors and rank of Knighthood. He is a member in the subordinate aud encampment branches of Odd Fellowship and is also in the order of the Knights of Pythias.

I happy faculty of giving easy and gxaceful diction to his thoughts, and 1 ,. - ,.,;*i, ;« tjjf, expression of his convictions, have

Capt. Joseph 4. Sims

The subject of tMs biographical sketch was born in Franklin County, Ind., ou the 26th day of August, 1828. When five years of age, his parents, John Sims and Irene (Allen) Sims, moved to Tippecanoe County, whence, after a residence of one year, they removed to Union County, and permanently located near the village of Fairfield. In the month of September, 1849, Mr. Sims left the parental roof, and, locating in Delphi, CarroO County, where his brother, Lewis B. Sims, had preceded him, began the practice of law. In 1853, he was appointed Clerk of the House of Representatives at Indianapolis, serving one terra. Excepting this interval, and his absence from Delphi, while serving on the field of battle in the war of the rebellion, he has continued uninterruptedly in the practice of his chosen profession, always rankmg as one of the strongest members of the Delphi, bar, and enjoying, for the most part, a lucrative and successful practice.

At the commencement of the late war, he recruited the Twenty-fourth Battery, Light Aitillery, consisting of 156 men; was chosen its Captain, and mustered into service at Indianapolis on the 29th of November, 1862, remaining in camp in that city during the winter of 1862. On the 11th of March, 1863, the battery departed for Louisville, Ky., and, on the nth of May, it engaged the enemy at Horse Shoe Bend, on the Cumberland River. In August, the battery marched with Gen. Burnside's army into East Tennessee, anfi was the first battery with that army that crossed the Cumberland Mountains. On the 2d of September, it reached Loudon, and, marching from there, participated in the engagements at Philadelphia and Sweetwater, on the 14th of October. Capt. Sims also commanded the battery, while it actively engaged in the defense of the garrison and works during the siege of KnoxviUe, the 17th of November to the 14th of December. On the 5th of December, the battery left KnoxviUe in pursuit of Longstreet's army, marching through a number of towns in East Tennessee. During December, 1863, and January, 1864. the battery marched and encamped in the mud and snow, entirely destitute of tents. Nearly all of the men were without overcoats, and very scantily supplied with other clothing, and were almost entirely dependent for rations upon the country, which had already been overrun and robbed by Longstreet's army. As a result of these deprivations, Capt. Sims was attacked with typhoid-pneumonia at Strawberry Plains, Tenn., and was compelled, on the 24th of January, 1864, to resign conmiand of the battery and return home.

He is a brother of Lewis B. Sims, a prominent lawyer, and one of the leading members of the Delphi bar; also, of Rev. Charles N. Sims, D. D., Chancellor of the Syracuse University, New York.

Capt. Sims is a man of strong convictions, and outspoken in his opinions. He possesses a genial disposition, an easy, approachable way, and a strong aptitude for humor. With a robust constitution, and the burdens of life resting lightly on his shoulders, he bids fair to live to a ripe old age.

at least, one who has been thus professionally engaged for a period of years, successively, as long as any other in Indiana. Although now in his sixty-seventh year - the fifty - seventh of his printer's life - he makes fnll time each day at the case.

To take the place of the Oracle as the organ of the Democratic party in Carroll County, the Delphi Bulletin was issued, under the editorial and general management of Jerome B. Kenneday, the first number appearing on the 15th of December, 1839. After the isiueof the tu'st number, the paper was put under the control of J. H. Elliott and Matthew Simpson, and so remained until the '28th of November. 1840, at which time Matthew Simpson became the sole proprietor, with Levi S. Dale as associate editor.

The Bulletin continued to be issued for a number of years, when the publication was suspended, and, soon afterward, the Western Repuhlican, also a Democratic paper, took its place, the first number of which was issued on the 24th of September, 1846, by Joseph R. Horsley. The -Republican was neatly printed, and edited with more than average ability. After being issued something more than two years, the publication ceased, and. on the 24th of February, 1849, it was succeeded, as the Democratic organ, under the management of Jonathan C. Applegate and Milton K. Graham, by the Delphi Weekly Tiine^. The paper continued to be published regularly, under the same control, until the year 185(1. when Mr. Graham disposed of his interest to Mi'. Applegate, and. shortly after. Mr. J. McCarthy became a partner, and the firm was known as Applegate Ik McCarthy. After a year or two. the establishment passed into the hands of Joseph B. Horsley. the proprietor of the Western Republican, who maintained the control until the return of Mr. Graham from California, in 1857: then Mr. Graham re-purchased the office and paper and assumed the entire control, which he held - except dm-ing a brief period while the civil war was in progress, when the pajier was conducted by JohnC. Odell. and subsequently by Patrick H. O'Brien - until April 1. 1879. In the meantime, however, from December 10. 1875. to the time when he parted with his entire interest. Mr. Jasper Keyes. afterward of the Monticello Democrat, was a partner with Mr. Graham. The partnership continuing but about one year, in July. 1877. A. R. Bell assumed the management of the concern as a pai'tner of jMi\ Graham. In Julv. 1878. the office passed by lease into the hands of the Times Publishing Company, composed of J. A. Cartwright. E. H. Gresham. John C. Odell" and C. R. Pollard, with J. C. Odell as manager, and A. R. Bell, editor. At the end of nine months, the lessees stepped aside to permit of the transfer of the office to Adelbert B. Crampton, the present proprietor and manager, the transfer being consmnmated on the 1st day of April, 1879. as above indicated. In April, 1882, the Times will have completed its thirty-third volume.

In 1841. the Delphi Ocac/e was revived by James Coleman and piiblished for a few years, but whether the new Oracle was the outgrowth of the old one. and subsequently merged into the Wester)! Republican, is a question not readily answered. Both were Democratic papers, and as svich. no doubt, served the purpose that induced their coming forth, having been conducted with respectable ability.

In addition to the papers above named, others have been commenced, and. having been issued for brief periods, eventually succumbed to the pressure of circiunstances induced Ijy the want of sirfficient remunerative patronage.

Of the memliere of the legal ]irofession who have resided and practiced law iu Delphi, anything like a complete list it would be impossible now to make up. since the records of such are very incomplete. Under the circumstances, therefore, it will be the piu'pose to note only those whose identity is satisfactorily established. giving such facts relative to the position held by them respectively, and whatever of their history can readily be obtained. In the early days of coiu't practice in Carroll Coimty. the business was usually transacted by members of the bar from abroad, who were in almost constant attendance upon the sessions of oiucourts: hence, for the first few years, the business of a strictly local character was so meager as to offer few inducements for members of the profession to locate here, and, as a consequence, no trace of local attorneys in those primitive days is to be found. The first to locate here, so Ear as has been ascertained, was Henry Chase, who came to Delphi in the spring of 1830. His office was located in a little one-story frame building, the gable fronting the street, on the north side of Franklin street, opposite the court house. He was a man of mai-ked ability, a successful ]iractitioner, and a man of great executive force. In 1834, he left Delphi and went to Logansport, where he resided for many years, serving, at one time, as Judge of the Circuit Court, the plac(> now filled by his son. Hon. Dudley H. Chase.

Probably the next attorney who located here was Albert L. Holmes, who had his office in the second story of the biiilding occupied by J, P. Dugan & Co. as a storeroom. He came at an early day in the history of Delphi and commenced the practice of his profession, ultimately securing a profitable business. He was a man of fine attainments, and occupied a leading position as an attorney and counselor. He died many years since, but he is still remembered by our older citizens.

Andrew L. Robinson engaged in the practice of law here not far from the same period, and was quite successful in his profession. Diu'ing his career, he figured somewhat extensively in politics, in which department he attained to considerable eminence.

Hiram Allen stands recorded, also, among the very early attorneys who located in Delphi, and. in the course of his long career, took high rank among members of the profession on the "R' abash. He spent the greater part of his life here, and, during that period, secured and maintained a very hicrative practice, and his name still holds a place in the memory of the older practitioners at this bar. He died many years since, in this city.

Aaron Finch and Nathaniel Niles located here about the year 1836. subsequently forming a partnership as a law firm. They appear to have been men of respectable legal attainments, and, so -ar as now appears to the contrary, enjoyed a good share of the local and general business. How long they remained in Delphi does not now appear.

Horatio J. Harris, too, was one of the early practitioners at the Carroll County bar. and. being a man of superior ability, he wrought out for himself a reputation as a lawyer and advocate far above mediocrity. His Imsiness was not wholly local, but extended into the jurisdiction of other courts quite frequently. He, too, was a politician, and devoted much of time and energy in that sphere of action.

Lewis B. Sims commenced the practice of his profession here about the year 1846, and has since that time been constantly and actively engaged. His great experience has enabled him to make

About the year 1848, Jonathan C. Applegate came to Delphi and engaged in the practice of law, having previously been a student in the office of Hon. Caleb B. Smith, at Connersville, Ind. ITe was an active and zealous student, and spared no pains to qualify himself for his chosen profession, rie served one term as Judge of the Com't of Common Pleas in this district, acquitting himself with credit. He filled other important positions to the satisfaction of his constituents: gaining considerable reputation as a politician in the management of the Delphi Times, of which he and Milton R. Graham were the original projectors. He died several years since.

William Potter was among the early attorneys in Delphi, commencing the practice here not far fi'om the same period. He was a man of more than ordinary ability, was a forcible speaker, and controlled a respectable share of the public patronage.

At a little later period, Joseph A. Sims opened an office here and commenced the practice of law. He has since, by diligent labor, acquired a fair reputation in this special field. He enjoys a liberal proportion of the legal business transacted in this jurisdiction

Washington L. Black, Nathaniel Black and Attalas L. Benham came here and entered the profession about the same time, and were recognized as attorneys of more than average ability. The first-named died here many years ago. Mi-. Benham entered the army and gave his life for the maintenance of his country's honor. Nathaniel Black, it is believed, is dead also.

Henry M. Graham, though not an original lawyer, commenced the practice of law at a comparatively late period in life. Notwithstanding this fact, however, he acquired a fair reputation and respectable patronage. He has been dead several years.

Bernard B. Daily acquired Uis first ideas of law in the Clerk's office as a Deputy under Dr. James H. Stewart. This acquisition was a valuable on-e to him, since, by that experience, he was enabled to more readily grasp the formulas of the practice, and thus im2)rove himself with greater facility. He was comnianding in person, and a ready, pleasing speaker. He served a fractional term, by appointment, as Judge of this judicial circuit. He died about one year ago.

Andrew H. Evans commenced his career as an attorney and counselor at law in Deljjhi at an earlier period than several of the preceding, and commanded, almost from the beginning, a remunerative practice, by dint of industrious perseverance. He was a safe coimselor and judicious attorney. At present, he is not a resident of Delphi, having sought a home elsewhere, in anticipation of securing better health.

John H. Gould, who formed an early partnership with Mr. Evans in the practice of law, came here from Ohio in the year 1858. He, too, soon seoired a respectable practice in his chosen profession, laboring diligently and earnestly, meanwhile, to master the more intricate princi files involved in a thorough comprehension of the law. In 187(i, he was elected Judge of this Judicial Circuit, and has since that time continu(>d to occu|)y the position.

Judsoii Ap|)legate is among the oldest of the attorneys who have iHien engaged in the profession since lH5'J-6(). He commenced tlie practice of law in Delphi when the opportunities for advancement were invitingly propitious. Taking advantage of these op|)ortuuities, he has wrought for himself an enviable reputation as the result of energetic labor.

John B. Kane, also, is one of the older lawyers of Delphi, having been actively engaged in the practice for a period of more than t'.venty years. He has a fair practice now.

Charles R. Pollard also commenced the prattlce of law several years since, and, having improved his opportunities, has the satisfaetum of a comfortable and comparatively lucrative busi-

John C. Odell is among the earlier of the recent attorneys, and, from his extensive official experience, has been enabled to enter readily upon a respectable practice.

Of the younger attorneys, a complete list has not been obtained. Among these, however, the names of the following may bo appropriately mentioned: John L. Sims, Larry G. Beck.

At this late day, in the absence of the necessary data, it cannot be expected that even a comparatively complete list of the early physicians who have practiced in Delphi and vicinity can be made. From the best information at hand, the following may be accepted as approximately correct:

Dr. John M. Ewing, it is generally conceded, was the first local physician who practiced the healing art in this county. He came here and established himself some time diu-ing the year 1827, and, having the exclusive field for the employment of his time professionally, it is not to be wondered that his practice was quite extensive, notwithstanding the scarcity of populatiim. The reputation ho has left behind him bespeaks for his memory an enduring monument, which time itself will scarcely effiice. For nearly thirty years he continued to minister to the wants of the sick and the afflicted in this viciuity. Finally, when his country needed his services in her defense, Ue went forth to battle, and in that service yielded up his lite, a willing sacrifice to the cause of right.

Dr. James R. Blauchanl is at this liia.Mhe physiciiiii of long est experience in Delphi. Hi' c;uue here from Vermont in the year 1833, and, having established himself, entered at once into an extensive practice, dividing the territory with his cotemporary and predecessor, Dr. Ewitig. From the date of his advent in this county, he has never ceased to labor for the good of human ity, in season and out of season, with an earnestness of pm-pnse that commends itself as worthy of more than temjiorary consider ation. No man, perhaps, in the State, has enjoyed a more satis factory reputation. Even now, when the weight of years is ui"iii him, he labors with his wonted zeal, unwilling to abandon the profession that has emjjloyed his time for nearly half a century.