Cass County, Indiana - The whole text, 1878 (part 2 of 6)

The first number of the Logansport Daily Star was issued on the 27th of February, 1873, by Ransom & Gordon, as an advertising medium. Subse¬ quently it came under the control of. J. H. Hall, who continued its publica¬ tion in the same form and on the same basis, until August 11, 1878, when Smith & Hall became the publishers, and the paper was enlarged. In the course of time, it was twice enlarged. On the 20th of September, 1876, the daily list and good will were transferred to the Logansport Journal. Subse¬ quently, however, the daily was resumed, but its publication ceased April 9, 1878. About the 1st of January, 1874, the same publishers commenced the issue of the Weekly Star, which continued under the same editorial manage¬ ment, and had a liberal patronage. It ceased with the daily.

On the 7th of April, 1875, the first number of the Logansport Chronicle wa8 issued in this city, by H. J. MoSheehy, as editor and proprietor. In its make-up, it is designed to vibrate with the popular pulse and to be a reflex of the current thought of the age, sensatious, vivacious, semi-political and newsy. In this the purpose of the designer has been fully realised, inso¬ much that it now requires a weekly issue of nearly three thousand copies to meet the demand.

At first, it was published as a Sunday paper, but, in consequence of its large country circulation, it became necessary to change the publication day to Saturday. It has just now entered upon its fourth year, with the pros¬ pect of an increased popular demand for the class of literature which it sends forth weekly.

In contrast with the historic Michigan road, as an avenue of transpor¬ tation, we place the more modern railroad, and with it the greater facilities for supplying the demands of the present age. True, Cass County was not the first in the State of Indiana to embark in the enterprise of building railroads, nor was she the last. It required the stimulus of a few roads in the older counties of the southern pan of the State to excite the necessary estimate of public opinion to warrant the preliminary action in the premises. This was n t long wanting, and the year 1848 found our people moving, with no uncertain purpose, tbward the incorporation of "The Lake Michi¬ gan, Logansport & Ohio Kiver Railroad Company," with such men as James W. Dunn, Williamson Wr'ght and George B. Walker, of Cass County, among those composing the Board of Directors. The capital stock of this Company was fixed at $1,000,000, divided into shares of $25.00 each.

The result of this proceeding was first manifested in an agreement with the New Castle & Richmond Railroad Company, dated December 11, 1852, whereby the line of the latter road was extended from its western terminus to the south side of the Wabash River, opposite Logansport. This extension was immediately surveyed and the work put under contract. Its completion to that point, in 1855, was hailed as the inauguration of a new era in the history of Cass County in general and Logansport in particular.

A further extension of this line, known as the " Camden Extension," was authorized by subsequent legislative enactment, but, when almost completed, was abandoned. Its track and roadway have since been purchased and utilized by the Logansport, Crawfordsville & Southwestern Railroad.

By a resolution of the Lake Michigan, Logansport & Ohio River Railroad Company, dated March 12, 1853, the name of that Company was changed to the Logansport & Chicago Railway Company. Soon afterward, the pre¬ liminary line of that road was surveyed, but the location was temporarily deferred until some necessary modification of the route had been made. It was subsequently put under contract and completed in good time.

In 1852, the preliminary steps were taken toward the organization of a company to build and operate a line of railroad from Toledo, on the lake, westerly to St. Louis, thus connecting the Mississippi and Lake Line, pass¬ ing through the rich territory of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. The company so formed was first known as the Lake Erie, Wabash & St. Louis Railroad Company, but was changed several times, being more recently known by the name which heads this article The building of this road progressed rapidly an 1 was completed to this point, so that the first arrival of cars at Logansport was on the 20th of March, 1866. Since its comple¬ tion along the entire line, it has done an immense freight and passenger business, and is, perhaps, better supplied, in the quantity and quality of its rolling stock, than any other of the Western roads.

Almost simultaneously with the construction of the Wabash Road, this additional line was projected and pushed to completion without unreason¬ able delay. It is daily becoming of more importance to the shipping inter¬ ests of the people of this county, as it passes through the best grain region of Northern Indiana.

More recently, the Logansport & Mahon, better known as the Logans¬ port & Columbus; the Detroit, Eel River & Illinois an l the Logansport, Crawfordsville & Southwestern Railroads have come into existence, opening

On the 1st'day of May, 182'.), Cyrus Taber was appointed Treasurer of the county. As such, on the 7th of November, of the same year, the County Board being in session, he made and submitted to them the following re¬ port:

Receipts

The report of Gillis McBean, County Agent, submitted I he same dav, will complete the showing of the financial condition of the county at that date:

It will be remembered that the expenditures exhibited in Mr. McBean's report were incidental to the location of the county sent nl Logansport-; the timber for and erection of the county jail, previously ordered - a public building.

The subsequent financial history of the county is well illustrated by the following exhibit of the receipts and disbursements of the County Treas¬ urer, at the end of each succeeding ten years, commencing with 1880:

Whence it will be seen that the financial progress of the country has been healthy and rapid, and every way encouraging to the concurrent pop¬ ulation.

Agricultural Society

Encouragements looking to the promotion of agricultural interests, as the best means of developing the resources of our State and insuring the greatest permanent good, received early recognition from the Legislative authorities of the commonwealth. So far as it affects the experience of this county, the action taken in 1833-4, recommending the formation of county Agricultural societies, seemed first to have awakened the interest of the farming population of the county. Pursuant to the provisions of the law enacted for the purpose, a meeting of the agriculturists of the county assembled at the *- Seminary" on the 30th of May, 1835, and the questions discussed touching the organization of a county society.

The result of this step was little more than to awaken an interest in the prospective advantages to be obtained from organization. It had a tendency, at least, to investigate and compare the experiences of the progressive agri¬ culturists of the day, but the attempts at organization were, in a measure, abortive. There were many advanced thinkers on the subject of scientific farming, and were ready to lead; but the rank and file of our farmers were not possessed of great faith in the idea that the kind and quantity of farming products could be improved beyond the experiences of their fathers.

In 1840-1, discussion had developed an interest that culminated in the organization of a society about the beginning of 1842. Of this organiza¬ tion, Hewit L. Thomas was President; Dr. John Lytle, Secretary, and James Horney, Treasurer, aided by a competent Board of Direclors. In the Fall of that year, an agricultural fair, the first, perhaps, ever attempted in the county, was held on the grounds immediately west of the old hotel at the northwest corner of Walnut and Market streets, in the city of Logansport. There was indeed a fine display of stock and farm products, which tended greAtly to encourage the lukewarm and confirm the arguments of the progressives, inciting them to greater effort.

Again, in the course of time, the interest subsided, and little n'as heard of the society; but the discussion went on, and the main objecls were not lost sight of nor forgotten. The society was re-organized in 1854 or 1853. Subsequently numerous fairs were held, at first, for a few years, in the eastern part of the city, on grounds leased of George T. Tipton for the pur¬ pose; afterward, on the North Side, immediately south of S. A. Custer's residence. For a few years, success attended the efforts of the society ; but dissatisfaction and jealousies were engendered, and the society became defunct, either from mismanagement or inefficient organization.

Other efforts having failed, thus far to secure the objects desired to be attained, on the 26th day of April, 1873, -- The Cass County Agricultural, Horticultural and Mechanical Association" was formed, with a capital stock of 520,000, to be divided into shares of $25 each. The purpose for which said corporation was organized " is to promote and improve agricul¬ ture, horticulture, the mechanic, manufacturing and household arts through¬ out Cass County; and to this end to buy and sell, and deal generally in such real and personal estate as may be necessary to the successful prosecu¬ tion of said business."

The organization being perfected, a tract of land in the northeast quar¬ ter of Section 29, Township 27 north, Range 2 east, was purchased by the Association as a fair ground, of sufficient dimensions to subserve nil the purposes for which it was intended. The needed buildings and con¬ veniences were soon after built, and the first fair was held on those grounds, from September 9 to 13, inclusive, in the year 1873. Since that time, an increased interest has been manifested, justifying the expenditure of large sums of money in the erection of suitable and subsiantial buildings, with all the improvements appertaining to such grounds that experience has found necessary to completely adapt them to the wants of the public. Annually, since the first, fairs have been held and largely attended, prov¬ ing the efficiency of the Association in accomplishing the purposes fore¬ shadowed in its organization.

Patrons Of Husbandry

This order first acquired a footing on the soil of Indiana by the organi¬ zation of three Granges or Lodges, two in Vigo County and one at Indian¬ apolis, in 1869. The chief purpose of the organization is to secure to the farmers and manufacturers - by combined action, making common cause in their own behalf - the complete results of their own labor, themselves the producing element of society. In short, it is thus proposed to save the percentage consequent upon the intermediate transfers from the producer to to the consumer, of the necessary articles of traffic ; the consumer having to pay, not only the price received by the producer, and in addition thereto, the tariffs on intermediate transfers, the producer, of right, being entitled to receive all that it costs the consumer, less the net cost of the interchange. To accomplish these and other legitimate objects, co-operative stores have been organized and conducted on the principle of commanding the highest market prices for the products of the members and procuring necessary supplies at the lowest possible rntes

On the 28th of February, 1873, Clay Grange, No. 60, of the Patrons of Husbandry, of the State of Indiana, was organized, being the first in Cass County. At that time, George D. Custer and George W. Julian were ap¬ pointed Deputies with power to effect other like organizations in the county. As a result of the labors of these two Deputies, coupled with the general popularity of the scheme, at the end of the succeeding twelve months, there were thirty-one organizations in the county.

The experiences of the succeeding twelve months following demon¬ strated the fact that too many had been organized. The lessons of that period induced a change of policy, modifying the former practice. Some of the weaker ones consolidated with the stronger, while others surrendered their charters, the membership of such uniting with those of adjacent or¬ ganizations. At this date, February, 1878, there are sixteen strong, working Granges in the county, in active operation. While the membership is not rapidly increasing, the unity of purpose in developing the resources at command, has secured to this order a degree of strength, perhaps, never before possessed, the moral effect of which is plainly discernible by the signs of the times.

On the 14th of December, 1875, Articles of Association were filed in the office of the Recorder of Cass County, for the organization of a stock asso¬ ciation and the establishment of a supply store, a necessary agent in fur¬ thering the objects of the organization. It has now been ir operation a little over two years and has given, generally, good satisfaction, making, also, its influence felt in the department occupied by its operations.

At this period in its history, there is a favorable outlook, and the institu¬ tion has reason to congratulate itself upon the vantage ground obtained as a result of its efficient work in the line of self-protection. It has begotten, also, a disposition among its members to utilize the advantages obtainable from a more accurate knowledge of the principles of chemistry and the laws of germination, development and growth of plants, as they apply to agricul¬ tural pursuits.

In the Winter of 1873, Lindol Smith, of Dow Orange, No. 161, was chosen a member of the State Executive Committee, which position he con¬ tinued to hold during the succeeding three years.

Spinning Flax

This exercise, formerly so well understood, appreciated and practiced by the domestic mothers and daughters of pioneer times, is now scarcely recognized by their descendants of the present. Indeed, so far ns the prac¬ tice is concerned, it may safely be considered as one of the " lost urts." Spinning wheels were regarded as ornaments of the household, and happy was the wife or maiden whose superior skill in the use of these instruments emitted them to the appellation of "provident housewives." The wheel for spinning flax was known as the ' little wheel," to distinguish it from the "big wheel," used for spinning wool. These "stringed instruments" furnished the principal music of the family, and weie operated by our sisters, mothers and grnndniothers, with a devotion to their calling .not now equaled by the practitioners upon the more " modern and fashionable instru¬ ments that now decorate the parlors of the better class."

The operation of spinning flax was but one Blepin the process of manu¬ facturing " home summer wear," modernized somewhat by the name of " domestic linen." The different grades of these home made articles were appropriated to the purposes of "everyday wear" and the 'Sunday suit," the finer for the girls and the coarser for the father and the boys.

The experience of older counties having demonstrated the fact that the poor and unfortunate, who are n e c oa - rily supported at public expense, can be better and more economically provided for on a farm, with sufficient buildings and other appliances to utilize their labor, managed by a com¬ petent overseer, than, perhaps, by any other method. In the course of time, the County Board, also, having taken cognizance of these facts, steps were taken to make that system an element of the county economy.

Accordingly, on the 5th of March, 1845, the County Board having closed a contract with llenr.y II. Helm, for ninety acres off the south part of the southeast quarter of Section 17, Township 27 north, Range 2 east, for a consideration of $1,300; a deed was executed to the county for those grounds, thenceforward to be appropriated to the purposes of a " Poor Farm."

The buildings necessary to meet the demand of the times were soon after erected and the utility of a public enterprise of this character became daily more appnrent, as the improved economy of the county in providing for its poor and infirm, compared with its former experiences, was fully demon¬ strated by later developments.

From that time forward, such additions to the working appliances of the institution as were required by the increased demands for admission re¬ ceived the ready attention of the Board controlling its operations.

Within the past few years, the provision made for utilizing pauper labor has added greatly to the revenues derived from that sourc-*, while it has in a like ratio reduoed the per capita expenses of its management and mainten¬ ance.

As early as 1871 the board had in contemplation improvements upon the county farm, in the way of an Infirmary, or County Asylum, which it was expected would not only be a matter of economy in taking care of the poor and infirm, but would add greatly to their facilities for rendering the inmates more comfortable. It was the purpose, then, to go on with the work at once The improvement was deferred, however, for further consideration.

Finally, on the 3d of March, 1874, bids having been received in pur¬ suance of a notice for sealed proposals for the purpose, and the several propositions fully c nsidered, the contract was awarded to R. D. Stevens & Bro., on their bid of $12,548, for the completion of the work. The work was completed in compliance with the contract, with a small additional ad¬ vance on the contract price, for extras, changes of detail, etc. The main structure is of brick and heated by steam, the dimensons, at present, being fully equal to the demands made upon it. In detail, the plan of the build¬ ing is such as to blend economy, comfort and safety with satisfactory har¬ mony ; the separate departments for different classes of inmates being arranged and furnished with especial reference to the condition and require¬ ments of the occup mts. Altogether, the plan of the building, with its appli¬ ances, its structure and management, reflects credit upon the projectors and managers.

First Baptist Church

On the 26th day of December, 1829, John Smith. Charles Polke, David Patrick, Rhoda Shields, Nancy Ross, James Smith and Nancy Smith met for consultation concerning the question of a church organization in Cass County, and the preliminary steps necessary to its satisfactory accomplishment. " Being persuaded of the propriety and utility of a combination of members of Christ being united in faith and Gospel order, and, in order to maintain unanimity in faith, perpetuate union, communion, a more perfect knowledge of each other, to promote the welfare of Zion, secure the blessings of relig¬ ion to ourselves and others, do, therefore, in the fear of God, mutually agree to maintain and keep the order of a Baptist Church, when fully organized according to the constitution and articles of faith."

Then, the Articles of Faith, as recognized by the regular Baptist Church, were declared and signed by those preseut, as the proper step preliminary to organizai ion.

On the 20th of February, 1830, pursuant to the request of those above named, and the desire of others of like faith in Cass County, John Knight, William llance and John Lennon from Deer Creek Church, and Elder Samuel Arthur, from Wea Church, met for the purpose of organizing them into a Gospel Church. Elder Arthur acting as Moderator and John Lennon. Clerk. A council being thus organized, those seven brothers ami sisters first named, presented their letters, which being rend, the council

After organization, the church appointed Charles Polke Clerk, and adopted the name of Eel River, as that by which the new church should be known. James Smith was chosen Moderator at the succeeding meeting, held on the 20th of March.

From that time forward, church meetings were held monthly, and on the 19th of March, 1831, when fixed "Rules of Decorum" were adopted, the belter to expedite business. During this period, Elder James Smith usually administered to the spiritual wants of the church. Afterward, Elder William Reese " took care of the church." and continued in that relation, at intervals, until June, 1838, when "Elder Willintn Corbin was regularly invited to spend half his labors in the Gospel at this place."

Meanwhile, some difference of opinion havingarisen in matters appertain¬ ing to the unity of faith and practice, on the 2d of March, 1839, revision of the Articles of Faith was ordered, and Elder Corbin, Aaron Yantis, William Aldrich and George Weirick were appointed a committee for that purpose. On the Oth of April following, the revised Articles were presented, read and adopted, together with the church covenant. Notwithstanding the strong covenants entered into, a feeling of dissatisfaction, because of the seeming departure by a majority of the membership from the accepted land¬ marks of the fathers, continued to manifest itself, developing into a purpose on the one part to reconstruct the old polity and inaugurate a system in advance of the former, and on the part of the other, to allow a spirit of apathy to control their actions, disinclining them to participate in the church work with becoming interest.

In the Spring of 1842, a spirit of revival prevailed, which, for the time being, had a tendency to calm the troubled waters, and many new members were added. About this time, Eld*r William M. Pratt, brother of Ex-Sena¬ tor Daniel D. Pratt, visited this county, and participating in gave new life to the revival effort before commenced. Elder Pratt remained here, labor¬ ing with earnest zeal and marked effect for more than a year, the member¬ ship having increased by more than two hundred additions during the period of his ministr-tions. Mr. Pratt's term of service with this church closed on the 30th of September, 1843.

Rev. Demos Robinson succeeded Mr. Pratt, commencing to labor in the relation of Pastor on the 2d of December, 1843, and sustained that relation acceptably until the Spring of 1815 Subsequently, at the April meeting of that year, a committee was appointed to call Rev, Silas Tucker, then of La Porte. Failing to secure his services, Elder Robinson was called as a sup¬ ply until the services of a stated Pastor could be secured, assuming the duties of that relation on the 6th of September following, and continuing to act as such until a successor was chosen, December 0, 1845.

At that date, Elder E. T. Manning was called to labor with the church, and cpntinued to do so for several months. In the meantime, a feeling of disquietude prevailed among the members, manifesting itself in frequent delinquencies, on the part of many, in their attendance upon church services. These manifestations continued throug out the year.

December 6, 1846, Elder C. M. Richmond was employed, his term of service commencing October 10 preceding. Notwithstanding the frequent change of pastors, there was little abatement in the spirit of disunity, aris¬ ing. perhaps, more from a dissatisfaction with the nature of the old church polity than with the pastor in charge. To remedy this element of discord, it was proposed to modify the articles so as to conform essentially to the advanced opinions. Failing to secure a purpose so essential to the henlthy growth and prosperity of the church and the faithful observance of Christian duties, withdrawals of membership became more and more frequent, until the necessity for a new organization, taking more advanced grounds in mat¬ ters of faith and discipline, was fully manifested. Occasional meetings and services continued to be held, however, until April 3, 1852, when the First or "Regular" Baptist Church in Logansport ceased to exist as such, the Second Church, in the meantime, having taken its place.

The Second Baptist Church

was organized on the 4th day of April, A. I). 1847, in.accordance with pre¬ vious notice of the purpose contemplated. This purpose is fully set forth in the preamble to the new organization :

" Believing the time has come when we can best secure our advancement in piety and religious enjoyment, and extend aid to the cause of Truth, hy withdrawing from the First Baptist Church, of this place, on account of dis¬ sensions and long continued neglect of Gospel discipline, and consequent inability of said Churoh to pursue an efficient course of action ; and seeing no prospect of riddance from these and other obstacles to the prosperity of said Church, we, therefore, agree to organize into a new Church, adopting the following Constitution, By-laws, Covenants and Articles of Faith."

This meeting was presided overby Rev. C. M. Richmond; Samuel A. Hall acting as Clerk. The following persons constituted the original member¬ ship, having adopted the proposed new regulations and attached their names thereto:

J. A. Taylor, S. A. Hall, William Aldrich, Daniel Ivins, J. H. Crain, C. M Richn ond, W. H. Aldrich, Mary A. Aldrich, Virginia Loomis, Mary P. Richmond, Lucinda Weirick, Elizabeth Richardson and Harriet Neff.

Among the first efforts put forth by this new Church toward insuring a prosperous future were to secure the services of an efficient Pastor, the organization of a Sunday School, and the erection of a suitable building in which to worship. Elder C. M. Richmond was chosen Pastor, and he entered upon the discharge of his duties at once.

At a meeting of tlie Council of Churches within Association limits, on the 26th of May, 1847. it was -* Resolve-1, unanimously, that this Council does hereby recognise the Second Baptist Church, of Logansport, as a regular Baptist Church, established in accordance with Gospel principles." Elder Deweese, then, on behalf of the Council, through Elder Richmond, extended the hand of fellowship to the Church thus recognized.

On the same date, a donation of $114.00, to be appropriated toward the purchase of a lot for the church, was made by the " Baptist Female Benevo¬ lent Society," of Logansport, and gratefully accepted.

Early steps were taken, by appointing appropriate Committees of con¬ ference, to devise a plan of union of the First and Second Churches. These efforts, after numerous interchanges of opinion, were finally successful, and on the 1st of February, 1849, the plan of such union was perfected.

After the close of Elder Richmond's term of service, the Church was with¬ out the services of a regular Pastor until July 13, 1849, when Elder Demas Robinson was chosen. He sustained this relation until Otober 5, 1850, and was succeeded by Elder John P. Barnett, on the 17th of November follow¬ ing. On the 1st of February, 1852, Elder Barnett resigned his charge as Pastor. The vacancy continued until August 29, 1852, at which timd it was supplied by Elder H. C. Skinner. At the meeeting on the 1st of October, 1853, Elder Skinner resigned his pastoral charge and was succeeded, tem-, porarily, by Elder Robinson, whose relationship with the Church was sum¬ marily disposed of by voting a withdrawal of its fellowship, on the 4th of March, 1854. Afterward, Elder W. F. Parker was temporarily called, but he closed that relation in June, 1855. Services were irregular thereafter, until the employment of Rev. J. R. Ash, on the 31st of July, 1856, who continued to labor for the church until March 25, 1858, when he resigned his charge.

Early in the year 1854, the wants of the church began to foreshadow the building of a house of worship of greater capacity for the accommoda¬ tion of the increased membership. In February of that year, the necessary preliminary action was had in the matter, and not long afterward the building was put under contract. The result was the erection of the pres¬ ent commodious brick church, at the northeast corner of Broadway and Seventh streets, in the city of Logansport. It was dedicated on the 9th of March, 1862.

Elder Edward W. Clark succeeded Mr. Ash, as Pastor, and continued in that relation until July 16, 1860. when Elder Silas Tucker, who had been previously invited, took charge of the pastorate. Elder Tucker labored very earnestly and acceptably for the upbuilding of. the church and the best interests of the great work he had been chosen to perform. While in his charge, the new house of worship, before commenced, was set apart by dedication, the dedicatory sermon being preached by him on that occasion.

Dr. Tucker continued to labor with this church until the close of the year 1871, with marked success in his pulpit efforts and pastoral relation.

About one year prior to the severance of his relations with this church, a careful review of the situation showed a membership of 272 persons, of whom 217 were reported in good standing, 33 of doubtful standing, and 22 whose standing was unknown. Subsequently, about 85 names have been added to the list.

After the departure of Dr. Tucker, Rev. A. H. Stole was called, and began his work on the 30th of August, 1872. He remained in charge until about the 1st of July, 1877, since which time the church has been without the services of a stated Pastor. The church, however, is in good condition and not likely to retrograde.

Presbyterian Second Or New School Church

To Rev. Martin M, Post, D D., the credit is due of sowing the first seed, which, under his careful culture, germinated, and in due time developed into the Presbyterian Church of Logansport. Attracted by the prospect of a new town, on lands purchased of the Pottawatomie Indians, of great promise, and vacant of religious institutions, where he could commence his life work, and "build on no other man's foundation," he came here Christmas week, in 1829. Upon his advent into Logansport, two females constituted the entire Presbyterian element within an area of twenty miles around. "Within forty miles, save at one place, there w»- no organized church. Soon a small Baptist Church, and a few months later, an equally small Methodist class were gathered."

In this field, uncultivated as it was, he began and laid the foundation of the church of his choice. On Thursday evening, December 31, 1829, under his direotion, the first weekly prayer meeting under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church was held in the "Old Seminary " building on Market street. " A union meeting for prayer, sustained by females, was early estab¬ lished, and, in times of special religious interest, numerously attended; twenty-five or thirty such helpers in the Gospel, on some occasion, thus met from the several congregations, and from the dawn of our history, for what¬ ever piety and good works have existed in Logansport, the obligation is largely due to woman ; the prayers of the living and the departed are its rich¬ est treasure."

A Sabbath school was formed in May, 1830, of which Mr. Post was the Superintendent. This was the only one in Logansport for seven years, and in 1836, it numbered one hundred and twenty-five scholars. The church proper was organized on the 22d of January, 1831, with twenty-one mem¬ bers, the developed germ vitalized on the 31st of December, 1829, by the establishment of the weekly prayer meetings, whereby the energies of the faithful were concentrated and consecrated to the noble work. " As the fruit of a religious interest, greater, relative to the population than has since been in the county, thirteen others were added before the close of the year" - thirty-four within a period of two years after the institution of that humble, unpretentious prayer meeting. All this, too, was the result of earnest, unselfish effort on the part of the leading spirit directing the work.

" Again, in 1837," says Mr. Post, " ten, by conversion, were received at one time, and after having dismissed twenty-six to aid in forming country l churches, there remained one hundred and seventeen members. Within a period of two years (1836-7), sixty-eight had been added - the larger part recent emigrants. Soon the tide set back, the population of the city for a while diminished, the public works - the canal and bridges - being com¬ pleted, and the times reversed."

Within a period of thirty years from the organization of the church, three hundred and eighty-two members were received and participated in its exercises. The results attained in the eighteen years succeeding give assurance that the kind and quality of the spiritual instruction received, with the personal example of the reverend instructor who watched over it in the early years of its upbuilding, have had much to do in the measure of i its permanency and usefulness of the church to-day.

relieved from active work in that relation. He was succeeded by Rev. Adolphus S. Dudley, whose term of service commenced immediately upon I the close of Dr. Post's thirty sixth year of patient watch-care over the in¬ terests vital to the upbuilding and prosperity of the society best known as j " Father Post's Church."

While Dr. Post thus ceased to labor as the Pastor of this church, in Lo¬ gansport, his time was appropriated almost exclusively to missionary work j among those branches of the parent church in the city, which his paternal care had planted and nurtured in the country adjacent, during the latter years of his useftil and exemplary life.

Mr. Dudley commenced his work with an interested zeal commensurate with the magnitude of his task, continuing thus to maintain, by his assidu¬ ity, the extensive popularity of the church acquired through the long years of Father Post's pastoral experience. He remained in charge during the succeeding three years, at the end of which time Dr. James Matthews was chosen to succeed him.

The church, under his ministrations, maintained its former prestige in the religious world. Dr. Matthews resigned his charge sometime during ; the Spring of 1874. After a short interval Rev. Robert B. Stimson was ; clothed with the pastoral charge in Dr. Matthews' stead, continuing in that relation until the last of April, 1876. He was succeeded, a short lime after by Rev. Roswell 0. Post, the youngest son of the late Martin M. Post, who in fact founded the church and to whose example and watch-care it owes so much to-day. Than now, perhaps, the church was never in better condi- , tion and its sphere of usefulness never so completely occupied as at present. At this writing, preliminary steps are being taken to enlarge and beautify their house of worship. Enrolled membership, 210.

Until 1838, when the Presbyterian Church of the United States was divided into two distinct branches, the New School, or Second Church, as it is now known, comprised the whole family of the Church in Cass County, which was represented by Dr. Post, to whose fostering care it is indebted for the high rank awarded to it in this community. From that date a grad¬ ual separation of the adherents ef the two elements began to take place, the breach continuing to widen until, by the action of the Logansport Presby¬ tery, some time subsequently, the disintegration became complete. The outgrowth of these proceedings of the controlling authority of the Church at Large was the organization of what was declared to be the " Old School Church."

ThiB new organization dates its existence from the 19th of March. 1840. At that date, it took the name by which it continued to be known until the re-union was effected a few years ago. Afterward, it was known as the First Church. A year or two prior to the division before mentioned, the Rev. John Wright, the father of John W. and Williamson, who had been, for the thirty-two years preceding, Pastor of the church at Lancaster, Ohio, resigned his charge at that place and took up his residence in Logansport, whither ! his two sons had preceded him. Upon its organization, Mr. Wright took charge, temporarily, and, the Sunday following, James Harper and William Brown were ordained by him as Elders, the first chosen by the New Church. In the absence of these latter gentlemen, Joseph Corbit, who had been ordained as such during his residence in Ohio, amed as Elder pro tem.

The first Board of Trustees chosen consisted of Joseph Corbitt, James W. | Dunn and John W. Wright. The first regular Pastor was Rev. James Buchanan, in the Spring of 1841, who continued to sustain that relation until the time of his death, in September, 1843. From the date of organi¬ zation up to the period ol Mr. Buchanan's death, there were fifty-three addi- I tions to the original eighteen who constituted the first membership.

Sometime in the year 1842, Williamson Wright donated to the church | Lot number 61, in Tipton's Second Addition to Logansport, on condition that a stone edifice should be erected thereon at a cost of not less than $2,000 and maintained as a church. The necessary building was accordingly erected on said lot, being completed in 1842, and subsequently enlarged by adding | 20 feet to its length.

The first meetings of the society were held in the second story of a frame building on the northwest corner of Broadway and Fourth street, at that | time, before and afterward used as a school room. The site of that buildi ing ia now occupied by McTaggart's Block. In this room the organization was consummated, where, also, the successive meetings were held from that time forward until toward the close of the Sumner or early Fall of the year 1840. Then, a room in the third story of a brick building on the north side of Market space, was prepared and occupied for church purposes, until the Fall of 1842, when the new church, being completed, was first used.

In the Spring of 1844, Rev. Thomas Crowe, of Hanover, Indiana, was called as Pastor. He was a young man of much promise and greatly beloved by his congregation, but in consequence of the failing health of his wife, he returned to her former home, in the Fall of 1847. During his ministry,

From the time of Mr. Crowe's departure until the Fall of 1848, Dr. F. T. Brown, licensed at a presbytery in Logansport, supplied the pulpit here, before accepting a call from the First Church in Madison, Indiana. Other supplies were only transient. Succeeding Frederick T., Rev. Hugh Brown was called to the pastoral charge of the church, in the Fall of 1848 having, meantime, returned from China, whither he had gone as a missionary. He remained in charge here one year, and declining to remain longer, he moved hence to Northern Illinois. During his ministry here, however, there were twenty-four additions to the membership of the church.

The next Pastor was Rev. Adam Haines, a young minister of promising ability, who, in consequence of bad health, did not remain long, and finally surrendered his trust into the hands of Rev. Levi Hughes, the latter taking charge of the church as its Pastor, in the year 1852. Mr. Hughes held the pastorate until the Fall of 1859, when he resigned and removed to Minne¬ apolis, Minnesota, as a means of recuperating his overtaxed mental and physical energies. As a result of his labors here, the church building was enlarged, the basement overhauled, prepared and furnished for the Sunday school, and a large addition made to the membership of the church. From that time until the Spring of 1801, the pulpit was temporarily supplied by Rev. II. R. Henneigh and Rev. H. W. Shaw, the latter, during that period and before, being Principal of the High School.

At the time indicated above, Rev. J. C. Irwin, having been called, took the pastoral oharge. During his ministry, the parsonage property adjoining the church was purchased, and has since been used as such. The ministry of Mr. Irwin was very successful, and he labored zealously to execute the trust reposed in him. At one time, a leave of absence for three months was granted him, to canvass for the endowment of the Logansport Presbyterian Academy. While he was thus absent, the pulpit was supplied by Rev. C. H. Dunlap, who awakened a lively religious interest, the result of which was sixty-four additions to the membership of the church. These, with the other additions under Mr. Irwin's personal ministrations, made the total increase one hundred and thirty members, during the term of service which closed in the Summer of 1867.

" On the 1st of August, 1867, Rev. William Oreenough, of Piqua, Ohio, on a previous call of the church," became Pastor, and continued in that relation until the fall of 1870. The accessions during the time he labored with the church were seventy, in a period of three years.

He was succeeded by Rev. L. M. Scofield, the present occupant, in Jan¬ uary, 1871. Under his ministration, the church and Sunday School have greatly increased in the number of their members and the efficiency of their labors. The good results wrought out by the superior executive ability of those having in charge the management of church affairs made the necessity for further enlargement of the dimensions of their place of worship appar¬ ent. With this object in view, plans and specifications were agreed upon and the work of remodeling the old structure commenced about the 10th of September, 1877. So rapidly was the work pushed forward that the mag¬ nificent new church edifice, now completed, was ready for occupancy on the 2d day of December, 1877, and services were accordingly held there on that day.

Methodist Church

As the Methodist was the Church of the pioneer work in Indiana gener¬ ally, so, especially, in the Wabash Valley, soon after the first settlements had been made, itinerants of the Methodist persuasion began to visit this locality, delivering their messages of peace and good'will to audiences con¬ sisting of a few of the scattered settlers, brought together by the patient searching out and earnest solicitation of the messengers themselves.

In September, 1828, the Western Conference of the M. E. Church was held at Madison, Indiana. At this session, Rev. Steven R. Beggs was ap¬ pointed to the Crawfordsville Circuit, embracing Crawfordsville, Covington, Attica, Lafayette, Delphi, Logansport and Fort Wayne. At the succeeding Conference, held in 1829, Mr.' Beggs was appointed especially to the Logans¬ port Mission, embracing Logansport, Delphi and Lafayette. The appro¬ priation for missionary purposes that year aggregated no more than $50, a stipend so small that at the end of the first quarter, Mr. Beggs was relieved from duty here and sent to another charge. He was succeeded in this field by Rev. Hackaliah Vrendenburgh. His success does not appear to have been great, from the infrequent mention of his name.

On the 23d of January, 1830, a notice was published in the Pottawatomie Timet, the only newspaper then in Logansport, that on the following Saturday evening, and Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, January 30 and 31, Rev. M. Nudenburg, Methodist, would preach in the Seminary, then the only public building in Cass County adapted to such purposes.

At this date, it is understood, the first class was formed, out of which has grown the Methodist Church of to-day in Cass County. Their first class was composed of Judge John Scott and wife, Joseph Hall and wife, Ben¬ jamin Enyart and Joel Martin.

Meetings were then held usually at the Seminary, and not unfrequently at private residences, by this nucleus of a church, until 1837, when a small class room was built on the east side of Sixth street, about midway between Broadway and North street. In this building, meetings of the class were held ; and here, also, the first Sunday school was organized. Subsequently, in 1839, a brick church, of fair dimensions, was built on the same lot. By this time, the membership had increased so that a building of the propor¬ tions of the one just erected was a necessity. During the succeeding twelve or thirteen years, this was the house of worship of the congregation. In the meantime, two sessions of the General Conference were held there, with ample seating room,

Commencing with the year 1828, the following are the names of the Min¬ isters, in their order, who have held the relation of Pastor of this church :

Steven R Beggs, Heckaliah Vrendenburgh, S. C. Cooper, Amasa Johnson, J. A. Brouse, B. Westlake, Mr. Trusler, J. Colclazer, George M. Beswick, Mr. White, S. Reid, W. L. Huffman, William Wilson, I N. Stagg, W. Wheeler, J. Black, Thomas Sinex, II. B. Beers, R. D. Robinson, V. M. Beamer, H N. Barney Nels m.Grcen, A. Oreenman, B. Webster, J. N. Campbell, J. W. T. McMullen, Safety Layton, W. J. Vigus, M. II. Mendenhall, M. Mahin, N Gillum, R. H. Sparks, J. R. Stilwell and C. W. Lynch. Rev. M. Mahin is now in charge a second time. It is proper, also, to slate that several of these genilemen have served two or more pastoral terms, while others have been sent as supp ies. And it will be further of interest to say that this church, since its organization, has never been without a Pastor.

The Broadway Church

was commenced in 1851 and forwarded to completion as rapidly as the mag¬ nitude of the undertaking would permit, being first occupied about 1854, and has a seating capacity of 8'X hundred on the upper floor and three hun¬ dred on the lower. The society numbers over three hundred, while the Sunday school has more than two hundred efficient workers.

The Market Street Church

is a branch of the Broadway Church, and had its origin in the organization of a Sabbath school in the eastern part of the city, on Market street. This organization was perfected in 1865, and was made eminently successful through the superintendence of Sheriden Cox and T. B. Louis, who first labored in that direction. The society was organized in the Fall of the same year, and in the Spring following, Rev. E. Hendricks was appointed Minister in charge, who, proving unequal to the task, was superseded by P. Carland. In the Summer of 1868, a tabernacle was erected on the south¬ east corner of Market and Fifteenth streets, and used for church purposes. In the Fall of 1869, a comfortable frame church, near the site of the taber¬ nacle, was erected and dedicated. This society has succeeded in accomplish¬ ing much good, thus far, in its mission.

Wheatland Street Church

This branch, also, is the outgrowth of a Sunday school organization, in the Summer of 1873, in the vicinity of Wheatland street. The formation of a church followed soon after, and has had a prosperous career. On the 21st day of November, 1876, the building erected under the auspices of this society was dedicated to the worship of God by Rev. Dr. Robinson, of Fort Wayne.

Of the earliest efforts to establish this branch of the Christian church in Logansport, no record now remains, the families of that faith who resided here in the first years of the city's history having moved away or passed to the life beyond. It is manifest, however, that there were such, and that they felt the want of church associations.

The family of Dr. G. N. Fitch, who came to Logansport in 1834, was the first of which we have now any satisfactory account, who were members of this church. They still remain here, and their connection with the parish is unchanged.

Of those who held services here in early days, the names of Rev. Mr. Todd and Dr. C. R. Johnson, who became Rector of St. John's Church at Lafayette, and Rt. Rev. Jackson Kemper, Missionary Bishop of the North¬ west, afterward Bishop of Wisconsin, when it became a separate diocese. Of these we have no record of any official aots, except in the case of the latter.

It is said that an organization antecedent to the present one existed here, but when it was consummated, how long it continued to exist and under what name, are left now wholly to conjecture.

The first record* of any official act was on Sunday evening. August 2, 1840, at the house of John S. Patterson, Esq., the baptism of Emily, daugh¬ ter of J. S. and E. A. Patterson, born Aug. 22 1839, Henry Satterlee, Martha and Emma Boyer, children of Dr. and H. V. Fitch. The following day, five children of Dr. and S. Merrill were baptized.

"The Rev. Francis H. L. Laird, acting under the authority of the Domestic Committee of the Missionary Society of the P. E. Church in the United States, arrived with his wife and seven children in the city of Logans¬ port, on the 1st day of July, A. D. 1841.

"On the 19th of the same month, he organized a congregation by the name of Trinity, at which time, in the school room occupied by the mis¬ sionary, a vestry was elected, composed of the following persons: John S. Patterson, Esq., John Green, Dr. T. H. Howes, John E. Howes, Capt. Jacob Hull, Dr. G. N. Fitch Dr. J. F. Merrill, J. S. Twells."

The erection of a church seems early to have engaged the attention of Mr. Laird, for on the 8th of August, 1842, his record shows that contribu¬ tions toward the erection of the first Trinity Church had been received at that date, to the amount of $946.10 in cash and securities - an excellent showing

The erection of the church progressed with a fair degree of activity, the basement being first completed and occupied. The audience room was used, though the building was not entirely completed, in 1843. The first record referring to the use of the church room bears date February 19, 1843.

The first class for confirmation was presented to and confirmed by Bishop Kemper (who confirmed the first five classes), March 17, 1842. In this class was Mrs. H. V. Fitch ; in the third class, October 19, 1845, was Mrs. Tuttle.

On the 8th of August, 1841, the Lord's Supper was first administered by Mr. Laird to five persons. During his rectorship, which closed sometime in the Spring of 1845, the number of communicants in the church aggregated sixteen.

Succeeding Mr. Laird, came the Rev. A. Clark, who was appointed mis¬ sionary at Logansport, by the Missionary Society, entered upon the discharge of his duties January 16, 1845. Twenty communicants were added during the pastorate of Mr. Clark, making 36 in all, of whom 19 were lost by removal and 3 by death, leaving a total membership of only 14, at the close of his labors in the summer of 1848.

After the resignation of Mr. Clark, only occasional services were had by Bishop Kemper, on the 24th of June, 1849, on a visit for baptism and con¬ firmation, and at other times by Rev. Mr. Phelps, of Delphi.

Rev. Walter E. Franklin took the rectorship on the 13th of March, 1853, remaining until May, 1854. During his stay, he baptized six, married one, and eight were confirmed, Bishop Upfold officiating. At the close of his pastorate, in May, 1854, Mr. Franklin reported to the convention twenty communicants.

Rev. John Trimble, Jr., succeeded Mr. Franklin, in January, 1855, remaining in charge until March 81, 1857, his number of communicants aggregating nineteen, three only being confirmed during his term.

For more than a year following, no regular services were held. In the Summer or Fall of 1858, Rev. Elias BuVdsall became Rector, and continued in that relation until the close of the year 1859, when the list of communi¬ cants numbered twenty-three.

Rev. Mr. High became Rector in the early part of 1860, and held the charge until the beginning of 1862, the result of his labors exhibiting a marked increase, the list showing thirty-six communicants at that date.

Until July, 1863, the parish was without a Rector, Mr. Hudson, of Del¬ phi, officiating occasionally, but with what result the record fails to disclose. At that date, Rev. A. B. Brush took charge of the parish and remained with it until near the close of 1864. On his resignation, the list of communicants numbered forty-six.

From this last date until the 1st of October, 1866, there was no settled Rector, and as a consequence church interests were greatly depressed and a spirit of lukewarmness developed itself, to the manifest detriment of the cause. With these conditions surrounding. Rev. J. E. Jackson was called from Delphi and at once entered upon his duties as Rector. Under his administration, work was vigorously prosecuted, twenty-six being baptized and twenty-five confirmed, showing sixty-six communicants at the close of his term of service, in May, 1868.

Again, for about one year, there was a vacancy in the parish, and the effect was discouraging - -* no one to look after the little flock, nor to break unto them the bread of life." At this time, Rev. E. J. Purdy was called, and he accepted the rectorship on condition that the old church edifice, which was in a dilapidated condition, from the effects of a bad foundation, should be disposed of and a new one erected without delay, even before the building of a rectory. These conditions were complied with, and the trans¬ position immediately commenced, the work being rapidly forwarded to com¬ pletion, so that, on the 19th of February, 1870, just twenty-seven years from the date of the first service held by Mr. Laird, in the old church, the first service was held in the new, under the ministration of Mr. Purdy. The new church has seventy-four pews and will comfortably seat three hundred per¬ sons, while the old one had but twenty-eight pews and seated no more than one hundred and twenty. Thus, a great change has been wrought, a change demanded by the improved condition of things.

The work done by Mr. Purdy and by his congregation has rarely or never been surpassed in this community. In addition to the erection and furnish¬ ing of this new church edifice and providing for the cost thereof, a fine rectory has been built and the church supplied with a large pipe organ of sufficient capacity to fill the entire building with melody.

The communicants now number one hundred and thirty, most of whom participate actively in all that pertains to the healthful prosperity of the church.

German Evangelical Lutheran, St. Jacobi Church

This branch of the German Lutheran Church was organized in Logansport in the Fall of 1848, with a membership of nine persons, of whom but four are now living: Christ Berg. Sr., Christ Berg, Jr., Andrew Dorech and Christ Schwier.

The organization was perfected under the pastoral charge of Rev. Carl Sturcken, who afterward continued to labor for its upbuilding with an interested zeal in the propagation of its principles and the accomplishment of its mission for good, until 1864. During his administration of the affairs of the church, indeed, in the early years of his labors here, steps began to be taken by him toward the creation of a fund for the erection of a suitable house of worship. In 1852, the means at command were utilized in the erection of a respectable church edifice on Canal street, 60 by 32 feet, and two stories high, fully equal to the requirements of his congregation. The audience room was in the upper story.

As a part of the labor performed by Mr. Sturcken, an excellent school was founded by him for the education of the children of his charge - the same edifice being appropriated to purposes of a school room. The school was a large one and well conducted, with good discipline and careful in¬ struction.

Mr. Sturcken is at present a citizen of Baltimore, Maryland, where, it is understood, he is still laboring to promote the interests of his church.

On the 1st of May, 1865, Rev. J. H. Jox, until then of Wisconsin, became the Pastor, and has sinoe labored with eminent success in that relation. He is a man of quiet, unobtrusive manners, of much learning and great en¬ ergy of character. Possessing these elements, he seems to be exactly adapted to the wants of his people ; having thus far shown himself to be just the right man in the right place.

During the years 1867 and 1868, the congregation - which had grown from the original nine communicants to a number requiring a more capa¬ cious houseof worship - under the personal supervision of its excellent Pastor, built the present magnificent structure, at the northeast corner of Ninth and Spear streets. The building is of brick, with a tower containing three bells, and surmounted by a graceful spire. This edifice is among the best speci¬ mens of church architecture in the city, and has a seating capacity of eight hundred.

The congregation is out of debt and owns, in addition to its church build¬ ing, a parsonage, school house and dwellings for each of its two school tea,hers, and is, therefore, in possession of elements developing into the means of promoting the greatest good to those for whose present and future well-being these judicious and painstaking efforts have been bestowed. Mr. Jox, in keeping open and in healthy condition these avenues of success, per¬ forms an amount of labor that would scarcely be recognized outside of his congregation, were not the results attained speaking monuments, so care¬ fully and quietly is it done.

Neither does his work end in Logansport; in fact, this is the parent church, with branches radiating from it as a center throughout Northern and Western Indiana; yet he seems to guide and direct the whole, laboring with untiring industry.

The schools here, as at present conducted, are under the immediate management of two teachers, the average daily attendance being about one hundred and fifty. In these schools, religious instruction is a leading feature, the branches usually taught in our public schools receiving the atten¬ tion necessary to qualify the instructed for all the practical duties of life.

First Uni Verbalist

From the organization of the county up to 1841, few sermons in advocacy of the doctrine of the ultimate salvation of the human family from error and unbelief had been delivered in this locality. At that date. Rev. Erasmus Manford, now of Chicago, began to deliver his messages concerning the faith that was in him to the good people of Logansport and its adjacent neighborhoods. Then, there were not more than fifteen or, possibly, twenty outspoken be¬ lievers in the teachings of that denomination in the entire county. Mr. Manford was an active and zealous worker in the cause he labored to vindi¬ cate. The bounds of his mission extended throughout the Valley of the Wabash, and beyond, wherever he could secure a hearing. He was, indeed, the pioneer minister of that persuasion in all Northern Indiana. In the Winter of 1842-3, several sermons were delivered by ministers from beyond the limits of the State to large and attentive audiences.

As early as 1844-5, Rev. Wm. S. Clark was employed, temporarily, by the friends in Logansport and vicinity to preach at short intervals. From that time forward, preaching was more frequent, resulting in a greatly increased interest in the peculiar doctrines of the sect.

In the Summer and Fall of 1857, meetings and services were more fre¬ quent than ever before, an increased desire being manifested tyy the public to hear proclamation of the doctrines so generally reprobated from the pul¬ pits of the less liberal sects. Occasionally, ministers from other localities ventured out for the purposes of pioneer work visiting Logansport and its immediate neighborhood in their route. Whenever one such was announced to deliver his message, a comparatively large and always deeply in erested audience was sure to greet him. Among the more popular during that period, were Rev B. F. Foster, of Indianapolis, Isaac M. Westfall, of La Fayette, and T. C. Eaton, of Illinois Through their efforts a spirit of inquiry was awakened, and the determination to organize a society soon became manifest. In August and September of that year, and early in Oc¬ tober, there were several seasons of revival, Rev. Mr. Eaton laboring to that end.

On the 10th of October, 1857, an organization was effected, with a mem¬ bership of seventeen, consisting of David Neal, Joseph Edwards, Hannah G. Edwards, Joseph N. Hendrickson, Mary J. Hendrickson, Jane Eldridge, Catharine P. Davis, T. B. Helm, John Comingore, Elon Wade, James L. West, Mabil J. Wade, Susan P. Eaton, Philip J. La Rose, Elliott Lamb, James Chappelow and James J. Bites.

After that time services were held only once a month, regularly, some¬ times more frequently, but at irregular intervals at which either Mr. Foster Mr. Westfall or Mr. Eaton officiated the society increasing in strength and popularity. The services of a local minister were not secured until the Fall of 1859, when Thomas Gorman whs employed, and remained with the church less than one year. After the retirement of Mr. Gorman, another minister was not engaged until the beginning of 1861, when Rev. J. D H. Corwine assumed the pastoral charge. Mr. Cjrwine was a man of superior scholarship and very successful in his pulpit efforts, his style being easy, natural and singularly convincing. He miintained his relations as Pastor for a part of two years, a portion of his time being occupied as Prin¬ cipal in the Logansport Collegiate Institute.

Until 1863, the services of the church were held in the Court House. At that date, the building of the commodious church on Broadway was put under contract and completed in a reasoably short time, at a sum little in excess of Bix thousand dollars. The lot on which this house was erected, being one hundred and ten feet front, had been previously, in July, 1859, purchased at the low price of fifteen hundred dollars.

This house was dedicated to the worship of the All Father, on the 13th of May, 1806, the dedicatory sermon being preached by Rev. J. H Tuttle, then of Chicago, Illinois. In the meantime, Rev. W. W. Curry, then recently from Madison, Indiana, had been selected as Pastor, and, as such, was in charge, on the occasion referred to. Mr. Curry was succeeded on the 1st day of October, 1868, by Rev. N. S. Sage, whose ability as a pulpit orator has not been surpassed by any other resident minister in Logansport. Mr. Sage continued in charge during the succeeding two years and a half, having accomplished much good.

Rev. S. S. Hebbaid became the successor of Mr. Sage, on the 17th of September, 1871. After a service of six months, he closed his labors with the church. During the period from that date until March, 1874, the church was without a regular Pastor. At that time, Rev. N. S. Sage was again called and accepted the pastoral charge, devoting, thenceforward, his time and energies to the work, finally closing his labors here, in December, 1876.

Soon after the organization of the society, in 1857, it came into posses¬ sion of a large fund bequeathed by the late Philip Pollard, for the erection of a church edifice of becoming proportions and securing a comfortable prop¬ erty. The building and property above referred to stand as enduring mon¬ uments of his liberal benefaction. A marble slab in front has this inscrip¬ tion: " First Universalist Church - Philip Pollard's Legacy - 1863."

Christian Church

About the 1st of October, 1842, Elder John O'Kane, then of Crawfordsville, Ind., was invited, by some of the friends accepting his form of relig¬ ious belief, to visit Logansport and minister to their spiritual wants. He came, accordingly, and labored successfully several weeks. The result of his evangelizing at that time was the organization of the first Christian (or Disciples') Church in Logansport, and, indeed, in Cass County. Elder O'Kane was a man of superior ability, and exerted a powerful influence for good in the line of his calling by his genial manner and excellent social qualities, with the addition of his eloquent presentation of the doctrines peculiar to that branch of church, calling many to communion with him. Occasionally, for several years afterward, he visited this city and county and preached to large audiences, including the congregation to whom he was the first to break the hread of life. These occasional ministrations by Elder O'Kane extended through a period of four or five years, and were the meins of keeping alive and active the working elements of the original organization.

Subsequently, Elders Nelson, Hopkins, Mullis, Franklin and other iftinisters visited the church at intervals, as opportunity offered, and delivered their messages to the people, keeping alive the interest, almost latent, that the mission might eventually be accomplished. There were, however, no regular services held nor pastoral care bestowed upon the congregation until the year 1857, at which time Elder William Grigsby settled here. Under his care, the church increased in numbers, and a good influence was spread abroad, services being held with some degree of regularity, notwithstanding a stated house of worship had not yet been provided. To supply this want, different public halls were used for congregational worship, for several years the Court House being secured for that purpose. Mr. Grigsby contin¬ ued in charge of the pastorate for about the period of ten years, and was succeeded by Dr. H. Z. Leonard, who preached irregularly for the congre¬ gation during a period of two or three years.

In the meantime. Elder Carpenter, of Wabash, and others came and held series of meetings, by means of which a lively interest was awakened and the church was inspired with new vigor in the promulgation of its work.

Elder Parsons remained during the succeeding three years, laboring with ! great efficiency and zeal. Under his administration of affairs, the long-felt want of a place of worship, permanent and of proper dimensions for the growing congregation, was supplied. Soon after his settlement here, he set about the work of devising means for the accomplishment of this most desirable enterprise. His labors, seconded by the active oo-operation of the congregation, were crowned with success, and the close of the year 1871 found the society in the occupancy of a neat and commodious stone chapel, at the corner of Ninth and Spear streets, in the city of Logansport, erected and ftirnished at a cost of $8,200. Since that time, the congregation has increased nearly two hundred in the number of its members, and has other¬ wise been in a healthy and prosperous condition, enjoying the fruits of zealous labor in their chosen field.

At the close of Mr. Parsons' term of service, Elder C. M. Robertson was called, sustaining the pastoral relation with distinguished ability during the years 1873-4. His labors were crowned with eminent success, and the evidences of his devotion to the cause of his choice will long remain to remind his people of the master spirit who ministered to them in times past.

While engaged in the special work, this congregation, during the year 1874, mainly through his instrumentality a branch church was organized on the South Side, and a beautiful brick edifice erected as a house of worship, the congregation supplying it with the needful furniture.

After Mr. Robertson closed his term of service, the church was without a pastor for a short season, yet services were conducted with considerable regularity by leading lay members of the church. Ultimately another Pas¬ tor was called in the person of Elder C. W. Martz, who remained in charge during the year following, but was a less efficient Pastor than Elder Robertson.

Upon the close of the term for which Elder Martz had been employed, services were again held by lay members, who thereby prevented the subsi¬ dence of interest in the observance of Christian duties. In the meantime, traveling Elders occasionally occupied the pulpit, until, some time in the Spring of 1877, Elder John Ellis was engaged as the minister in charge, and who now continues in that relation. At present, services are held regularly every Lord's day, morning and evening, in their comfortable chapel, and in connection with these services is a model Sunday school, the management of which is under the superintendence of Mr. J. B. Winters. There is one fea¬ ture in the management of this school that has, in the experience of this church, been one of the most powerful levers in securing continuity of inter¬ est in both school and church. It consists in each member of the church and congregation being also a member of the Sunday school, thereby estab¬ lishing unity of interest and mutual co-operation in whatever tends to develop the most earnest effort for the success of the cause they labor to advance.

North Side Church

This church, which is an off-shoot from the one just noticed, was organ¬ ized on the 18th of April, 1874, on the north side of Eel Rjver. The meet¬ ings held in that locality resulting in the organization commenced in Octo¬ ber, 1871, under the auspices of Dr. H. Z. Leonard and others. On the 12th of February, 1873, a series of meetings was commenced looking to the organ¬ ization of a separate society, and continued with general regularity until the date when the organization was perfected. At this time, there were twenty seven members, Dr. Leonard being the officiating minister. Of those twenty-seven original members, twenty-two were baptized by Dr. Leonard, from October, 1875, up to that date.

The organizing services were conducted by Elder William J. Howe, of Chicago, in the brick meeting house, under the control of the society. The instituting ceremonies being completed, the Elder delivered an elaborate discourse on the subject of church officers and their duties. This com¬ pleted, Elder Howe was called to the chair as President of the meeting, and Benjamin Sparks appointed Secretary. Then, H. Z. Leonard and S. A. Custer were appointed Elders by the presiding officer, which appointment was confirmed by a rising vote of the membership of the new church, and by the Presiding Elder declared the regularly constituted Elders of the congre¬ gation. In like manner, Levi D. Horn, Amos Mobley and James Wilson were appointed and confirmed as Deacons ; thus, also, Mrs. Clary and Mrs. Morehart were appointed Deaconesses. The present membership is sixtythree. Services are held regularly, and a Sunday school has for some time been in successful operation.

Cumberland Presbyterian

This branch of the Presbyterian Churh of the United States, until within a few years past, had not found many advocates of its peculiar doctrines among the religiously inclined of our population. However, in accordance with the experience of all countries whose continually increasing and chang¬ ing population brought people of all phases of religious opinion together in the same community, so here, the law of progress exerted itself and from these evolved the elements necessary to the introduction of the forms of worship recognized by the communicants of the church of Cumberland Presbyterians In the course of time, religious teachers of that persuasion began to do missionary work in our midst with satisfactory results. Yet it was not until October, 1876, that formal steps began to be taken toward the cultivation of the fields thus opened. At that time, the Board of Missions of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church appointed and located Rev. A. W. Hawkins, Missionary in Logansport.

The labors of Mr. Hawkins were not without success, and, in January, 1876, the inducements were such that the hall of the West Side Engine House was secured, in which to hold regular services. In May following, the congregation was organized, according to the formularies of the church, with a membership of' thirty-five persons, zealously interested in the cause and desiring to promote its prosperity and usefulness, Mr. Hawkins being retained as Pastor.

In June, 1877, the congregation purchased a part of Lot No. 201, in the original town of West Logan, fronting on Broadway and Pawnee streets, for which they paid one thousand dollars. About the 1st of September follow¬ ing, a church house was commenced, 32x55 feet in size, and one story high, and completed in due time, the structure being neat and comely in appear¬ ance and well adapted to the purpose for which it was erected. It was dedicated to the worship of the Most High, according to the forms of this branch of His church, on the third Sunday in December, 1877. Since that time, the church has prospered satisfactorily; the labors of the Pastor seem to be efficient and directed to the development of Christian examples.

Free Masonry

The ancient Order of Free and Accepted Masons, for centuries past, has been the handmaid of civilisation, her members carrying with them into the unbroken wilderness the fraternizing influences which have been found to be of such momentous value, even in the habitations of the unlettered savage. The primal settlements of Cass County did not constitute an exception to this rule. The first settlers here were members of this honorable fraternity, the effect of which was manifested in the early steps taken to establish a lodge. The moving spirit in this purpose was Gen. John Tipton, who was, at the time, a Past Grand Master of Masons in the State of Indiana. Accord¬ ingly, through his instrumentality, on the 2'<th of June, 1828. when Logans¬ port was but a little more than two months old, a dispensation was issued by the acting Grand Master, Elihu Stout, on the representation that at Logans¬ port, Indiana, there resided a number of members of Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons who were desirous of associating themselves together, to those brethren, authorizing them to assemble and work together as a lodge. Under this authority, on Monday, the 25th of August following, M. W. John Tipton, P. G. M., instituted the first lodge in Cass County, afterward known and designated as Tipton Lodge, No. 33, the first officers being Hiram Todd, W. M;; Chauncey Carter, S. W.; John McGregor, J. W.; Hugh B. McKeen, Treasurer; John B. Duret, Secretary; James Foster, S. D.; D. F. Vandeventer, J. D.; Robert Scott and Richard Chabert, Stewards, and Antoine Gamelin, Tiler.

The membership at the date of institution was twelve, and the number was increased to eighteen before the end of four months. Nearly all of the pioneer settlers who came to Cass County during those few months were members of the order and soon thereafter affiliated with Tipton Lodge.

On the evening of December 23, 1828, the first death in the membership of Tipton Lodge occurred. At that time, James Foster died, at Miamieport (now Peru), and was buried with Masonic honors by the Lodge, on Christ¬ mas Day. His, therefore, was the first Masonic funeral in the county. Robert Hars, another member of Tipton Lodge, died on Christmas night, and was buried by the lodge on the 27th of December, 1828. During the succeeding ten years, the following brethren were elected and served one or more terms as Worebipftil Master : Hiram Todd, John Tipton, Chauncey

The first meeting of members of the Masonic fraternity in Cass County, which resulted in the institution of Tipton Lodge was held in an upper room of Gillis McBean's Cabin Hotel, at the southwest corner of Market and Bridge streets, in Logansport. For a short time subsequently, the meetings continued to be held there, until a more convenient hall was procured. Several different rooms, from, time to time, were used for this purpose, among them McAlister's building and the old clerk's office, the latter being used for a longer period than any other prior to the use of the Lodge Hall ( on the northeast corner of North and Fourth streets.

At an early day, in the history of this Lodge, the building of a Masonic Hall was put under contract, but the progress toward its completion was slow, and it was not ready for dedication before the 2d of August 1837.

At that time, the necessary preparations having been made, M. W. John | Tipton, P. G. M., in the name of the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Indiana, "dedicated the new hall to Masonry, to Virtue and Universal Benevolence, in ancient form." Spear S. Tipton delivered the dedicatory oration. The Committee of Arrangements, on that occasion, was composed of Gen. John Tipton, Uriah Farquhar, Chauncey Carter, Gen. Walter Wil¬ son and John Yopst.

On the 28ih of October following, a proposition was received from Logan Royal Arch Chapter, then recently organized, to purchase a one-half interest | in the h-<ll and the lot upon which it was erected. At a subsequent meet- I ing, held on the 4th of November, a conference of the committees of the two bodies, respectively, having in the meantime been held, a report, embodying the details of the agreement arrived at, was submitted, considered and then unanimously adopted. Upon the basis of that agreement and the execution of the necessary papers, Logan Chapter, No. 2, became possessed of a onehalf interest in that property. Since then the joint ownership has con¬ tinued intact.

Tipton Lodge, now, in the fiftieth year of its existence, as in the past, occupies a respectable position among the sister lodges of this jurisdiction. Membership, 116.

On the 6th of November, 1857, a dispensation was granted, authorizing I members in the vicinity of Galveston to work as a Lodge. May 25, 1859. a ' charter was granted to Galveston Lodge, No. 244, with James I). Loder as the first W. M.: Alexander Murphy, S. W., and T. Baldwin, J. W. Mem¬ bership, 64. I was organized at Logansport, on the 1st day of June, 1860, under dispensa¬ tion granted May 80, 1860; working now under a charter dated May 25, |

A dispensation was granted to John M. Bottenberg and others, at Wal¬ ton, on the 24th of August, 1869. After working satisfactorily until the 23d day of May, 1871, a charter was granted, designating John M. Bot¬ tenberg, as the first W. M.; William Booher, S. W., and A. C. Shope, J. W. Membership, 37.

To the members at New Waverly a dispensation was granted, sometime in the year 1873. On the 26th of May, 1874, a charter was granted, pre¬ scribing James A. Adrian as W. M.; Abram Ellis as S. W., and Robert E. Dean as J. W. Membership, 36.

was granted a dispensation on the 24th of February, 1876. The Grand Lodge, being satisfied with their proficiency, granted a charter on the 24th of May, 1877. The report of 1877 shows a membership of 15.

under a dispensation from the General Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the United States, dated October 7th, preceding. John Tipton, H. I*.; Jacob Hull, K., and Nicholas D. Grover, S., constituted the first Council. From the date of organization to the present time, its membership has continued to increase steadily but surely, including among them some of the brightest Masonic lights, companions who have taken the highest rank in the Coun¬ cils of the State. Membership, 101.

of Royal and Select Masters, was organized June 24, 1857, under a dispen¬ sation granted by the Grand Council of the State of Indiana, dated the 20th of June of that year. It received a charter from the same Grand author¬ ity, on the 18th of May, 1858, and has since continued to work under the same. Membership, 66.

diana, under a dispensation granted by Right Eminent Grand Commander Charles Cruft, of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Indiana. - diana, at which the following Sir Knights were present: P. G. C. William Hacker, Baldwin Commandery, No. 2; Sir Kts. Alvin M. Higgins, Job B. Eldridge and Samuel B. Richardson, of Lafayette Commandery, No. 3; Allen J. Fisk, Richmond Commandery, No. 8, Indiana; and Jesse Duncan, Reed Commandery, No. 6, Dayton, Ohio

On the 2d of April, 1873, A. 0. 755, a charter was granted, re-appointing the aforenamed officers. June 2d following, the commandery was instituted and the officers duly installed, by D. G. C. Sir And. H. Hamilton, of Fort Wayne.

The material and working qualities of this branch of Templar Masonry in Indiana place it, by common acceptation, among those of highest rank in this grand jurisdiction. Its apartments and paraphernalia are, perhaps, surpassed by none.

A. And A. Scottish Rite

Hamilton Lodge of Perfection, No. S, was organized in January, 1867, by E. G. Hamilton, of La Porte, Indiana, Dist. Dep. Insp General, by whom, also, sixteen brethren received the degrees appertaining to the rile. The first officers were R. Bro. Charles F. Thompson, T. P. G. M.; R. Bro. Wil¬ lard G. Nash, Dep. G. M.; R. Bro. Charles L Moudy, Ven. S. G. W.; R. Bro Lorenzo C. Miles, Ven. J. G. W.

These two branches of the Masonic family, known by the above title, after their organization in Logansport, received numerous accessions to their membership, and for a time, flourished and prospered ; but ere long, the interest inspired by the striking impressiveness of the ritualistic work began to wane and members failed in their attendance. As the best thing to be done, under the circumstances, the charters were surrendered and certificates of membership issued, many of which have been deposited in other jurisdictions.

Odd Fellowship

The grand body known as the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in the State of Indiana, was organized at New Albany, on the 14th of August, 1837, the charter bearing date May 17th preceding. The progress of the order was not rapid, in the earlier years of its exist¬ ence, but eleven subordinate lodges having been chartered in the succeeding six years The twelfth, in order of succession, was at Logansport, and took the name of Neilson Lodge, its charter bearing date November 21, 1843. The charter members were John Green, Job B. Eldridge, Francis II. L. Laird, and members from Delphi. John Green was the first N. G. of the Lodge. From the fact that Neilson Lodge had among its members some of the oldest Odd Fellows in the State, if not in the United States, as well as some of the most active and efficient, for many years it occupied a promi¬ nent position among the sister Lodges of the Slate. About the year 1854, the continued drafts upon the relief and charity funds of the Lodge began gradually to exhaust the energies of her members, so that, in the course of time, disappointment and disaffection did their work, and the charter was surrendered in 1859, having long struggled to recover the wonted zeal of early days. Membership cards were issued to those of the members who had not already withdrawn.

An Encampment was instituted about the year 1852, and after a pros¬ perous career of a few years, passed into history as another victim of illydirected zeal and mistaken philanthropy.

When the discouraging condition of affairs in Neilson Lodge began to grow painfully manifest, the disaffection took deep hold; several of the members withdrew, who, to the number of five - John P. Baker, John T. Musselmnn. George Cecil, Jordan Vigus and Jacob Bemisdarfer - petitioned the Grand Lodge for a warrant, authorizing them to work as a Lodge. The necessary preliminary steps having been taken, in the meantime, a charter was duly granted, bearing date January 13, 1847, to Logan Lodge, No. 40, which was duly instituted by Job B. Eldridge, D. D. G., assisted by the following Past Grands: William Sullivan, John Green, F. E. Goodsell, Milton Hundon, J. Spencer, P. A. Hackelman, H J. Canniff, John L. Rob¬ inson, M. D. Lott, Peter Dunkel, A. J. Field and A. M. Higgins - Jordan Vigus, N. G., and George Cecil, Secretary.

For a few years subsequent to its organization, this Lodge prospered healthfully ; but ere long the interest of the members was allowed to weaken, being similarly affected with Neilson Lodge; but the recuperative power of a united purpose to succeed restored, in a measure, the ancient zeal, and Logan Lodge now enjoys a good degree of prosperity.

An outgrowth of the apparent apathy affecting the more rapid progress of No. 40 was the institution of Eel River Lodge, No. 417, on the 11th of June, 1873, under a charter granted by the Grand Lodge at the previous May session to William H. Jacks, Daniel Comingore. Seth B. Pratt, D. C. Plank, D. T. Cook, John H. Shultz, F. C. Semelroth, A. B. Crainpton, Hugh Hillhouse, James P. Martin and John W. Cost, as charter members. This new Lodge was instituted by Corresponding Secretary B. F. Foster, of Indianapolis, as Special Deputy, at the request of the charter members. He was assisted by P. G. John Reynolds, also of Indianapolis.

Anterior, however, to the institution of Eel River Lodge, Cass Encamp¬ ment, No. 119. had been instituted in Logansport, on the 9th of July, 1872,

W. H. Jacks, A. C. Hall, Lindol Smith, W. H. Ashton, Husscl Crim, Joseph Hartman, L. H. Shaffer, Z. Hunt and A. M. Higgins being charter members.

The date of organization, the original and present offic rs and members of these latter branches of the order we have been unable to obtain.

The Medical Profession

Wherever disease prevails, the skill of the physician is required to counteract its influence and relieve the human system from its ravages. New countries and sparse settlements are not an exception to the rule; hence, as the demand is, so the supply. 'In the early settlements of Cass County, as elsewhere, there was sickness, and doctors came. The first physician of which we have any account was Dr. J. T. Liston, who was a resident of the county in 1827-8, but who subsequently went to Miainisport (now Peru), about »he year 1832. Within a few years past, he has returned to this county, and is still a citizen here.

Next to him, in point of time, perhaps, was Dr. Hiram Todd, who came from Ohio and settled in Logansport in June, 1828, and remained here until about 1834, when he removed to Fort Wayne. He died some years since.

In July, 1834, Dr. G. N. Fitch located here, and was followed by Dr. Uriah Farquhar, in June, 1835. The two latter were the most eminent of the early physicians, acquiring a most enviable reputation in this particular sphere. Dr. Fitch still remains, but Dr. Farquhar died a few years ago.

Dr. A. B. Buchanan, Dr. F. O. Miller, Dr. William Culbertson, Dr. R. Faber and Dr. J. F. Merrill, all of the class known as the "Old School" or Allo¬ pathic. These were the chief of the early practitioners of the healing art in Cass County.

A little more recently, the Eclectic, a branch of the profession claiming more advanced thought and method in the treatment of disease, acquired a footing in the county, and have accumulated greatly in numbers and popu¬ larity. Among the first of these was Dr. James A. Taylor, who came here about the year 1842. His system of practice was first known as the Uroscopic, but was evenutally modified into the Eclectic. In the course of his practice, he gained a very extensive reputation for skill in the management of cases submitted to his care. Of this school, Dr. Taylor was a representa¬ tive man. Dre. John B. and John H. Shultz, Dr. John J. Burton and others of to-day are of this school.

The Homeopathio system, also, is entitled to be classed among those winning a position in this county. The first practitioner of this class that we now call to mind was Dr. J. F. Graeber, who came here about the year 1857, and devoted some time to the practice of his profession. He was reputed to be a man thoroughly read and a skillful practitioner. The next of this school, perhaps, was the firm of Saunders & Rowsey, who came here about the year 1866, and, by diligent attention to .business, secured a fair practice. They remained here some two or three years, during which time they won the confidence of our citizens. The successor of this firm was Dr. George Pyburn, an Englishman of fair scholastic attainments and large medical experience. His practice, not very large at first, became, in course of time, quite extensive, and his treatment of diseases generally successful.

He left here some five years ago. Cotemporaneous with Dr. Pyburn was , Dr. Adolphus, a learned man and a physician of very extensive experience. \ He was also a successful practitioner, and commanded a liberal patronage.

W. Irons. He gradually succeeded to a large city and county practice, and for several years was the County Physician, having medical charge of the Asylum for the Poor. He, with Dr. Carpenter, now maintains the reputa¬ tion of homeopathy in Cass County successfully.

About the year 1846, a District Society, embracing the counties of Caroll, Cass, Miami and Wabash, was formed subordinate to the State Medical Association, and kept up its organization for several years. It was subse¬ quently merged in the

The formation of this society was the result of a manifest necessity on the part of the profession, to secure not only a combination of effort in j advancing its status and enlarging the domain of its usefulness, but to guard it against the deceptions of disqualified, irresponsible practitioners. There¬ fore, as an outgrowth of this sentiment, and as a means of realizing the influ¬ ence heretofore exerted by the District Association, the members of the pro¬ fession, after mature consideration of the premises, met in Logansport on the 25th of June, 1873, and perfected the organization of the Society by prescribing the Articles of Association, to which the names of sixteen repu¬ table practicing physicians of Cass County were attached, adopting a code of By-laws and Regulations, and electing officers pursuant thereto.

The original officers so elected were: J. A. Adrian, President; W. II. Bell, Vice President; J. H. Goodell, Secretary; J.JM. Justice, Treasurer; j A. Coleman, I. B. Washburn and James Thomas, Censors. >

" 2. The objects of this Society shall be the advancement of medical science; the promulgation of medical knowledge; the promotion of the interests of the members, and all measures adapted for the relief of suffer¬ ing ; to improve the health and protect the lives of the people."

" 3. Any graduate of Medicine of any regular school, who is in good moral and professional standing, may become a member of this Society by signing the constitution and complying with the by-laws thereof; and, in lieu of a diploma, shall submit to a written examination provided for in the constitu¬ tion and by-laws of this Society."

" The name and title of this society shall be the Cass County Medical Society, and shall be auxiliary and subject to the Indiana State Medical Society."

" Sue 5. It shall be the duty of the Censors to examine candidates for membership who have not the credentials prescribed by Section 1 of Article III, and, where the applicant gives satisfactory evidence of qualifications in the various branches of medical science, give him a certificate of the fact, if in the interim of the meetings, and, if it be at any meeting, report the same to the Society."

Under the head of " Powers and Duties," Section 1 of Article VIII pro¬ vides, that " The Society shall have full power to adopt such measures as may be deemed most efficient for mutual improvement, for exciting a spirit of emulation, for facilitating the dissemination of useful knowledge, for pro¬ moting friendly intercourse among its members and for the advancement of medical science."

Section 7 of the same Article authorizes the Secretary, with the approval of the Society, to appoint, at each regular meeting three members whose duty it shall be to prepare and read papers on some medical subject of their own choosing, or to report cases in practice as they may elect.

Membership is forfeited by a non-compliance with the letter or spirit of the regulations and code adopted and in force - after a flill and fair trial and a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any regular meeting.

The following are the present officers and members of the Society : President, Wm. H. Bell; Vice President, James M. Justice; Secretary. J. Z. Powell; Treasurer, Ruel Faber; Censors, G. N. Fitch, H. C. Gcmmill and A. Coleman.

Since the organization of this Society the members have been active in advancing its interests by the means prescribed in its regulations. At almost every regular meeting, papers and test cases have been presented and discussed, eliciting the attention of the profession to the importance of taking advanced steps in the practice of the present day. As a consequence, the treatment of diseases incident to this region especially is becoming more in consonance with progressive and progressing thought.

This association is the legitimate outgrowth of a long-felt desire on the part of our citizens to inaugurate a system of social policy which, in its results, would secure the means of mutual improvement among its memtiers and the encouragement of well doing among those affected by the irregular¬ ities of social life, and exemplify the value of religious, moral and intellec¬ tual training as an inducement to avoid the wrong by companionship with the right, thus opening an avenue through which the condition of every member of society may be bettered.

With these ideas in view, after a free discussion of the issues presented, on the 26th of April, 1870, the " Young Men's Christian and Library Asso¬ ciation of Logansport, Indiana," was organized. The means proposed by this organization were devotional meetings, social and literary re-unions and lectures, the maintaining of a reading room, library ami a public hall, with such other appropriate means as might be adopted. The members were divided into four classes - Active, Life, Honorary and Sustaining. The organizing officers were, President, S. T. McConnell; First Vice President, Dr. J. W. Talbott; Second Vice President, Elihu S. Rice; Corresponding Secretary, A. H. McDonald; Recording Secretary, H. II. DeWolf; Treasu¬ rer, Thomas H. Wilson.

During the succeeding period of five and a half years, the association, by its influence and example, established the utility of its organization and encouraged its members to enlarge the sphere of its operations to accord with what experience had sanctioned as in consonance with public senti¬ ment.

Accordingly, on the 17thof December, 1875, are-organization was effected, under the specific title of the " Young Men's Christian Association of Logans¬ port," the name by which it has since been known and recognized.

Under its auspices, numerous meetings have been held, developing more fully its purposes and mission, whereby Christianity has been encouraged and large numbers added to the communicants of the several churches of the city.

Its present officers are, John H. Talbott President; 0. A. Lamphear, Vico President; T. J. Legg, Recording Secretary; 0. B. Whiting, Corre¬ sponding Secretary ; John A. McCullough, Treasurer.

Board of Directors - John H. Talbott, T. J. Legg, John A. McCullough, W. T. Wilson, (>. A. Lamphear, C. B. Whiting, George Snider, William McDonald and W. H. Von Behren.

Indiana University

The following extracts from their corporate regulations will give a more accurate view of the range of its work and the objects contemplated in its organization:

" Membership . - All ministers and members in good standing in Evangel¬ ical Churches may become regular members. Any person not a member of an Evangelical Church, but of good moral character, may become an Asso¬ ciate member.

Object of the Association is, in general, to promote the Kingdom of Christ throughout the world, especially to surround with Christian influence the young men of this community, whether strangers or residents, if, by any means, some may be saved."