Adams Township (part 2 of 2)

3. Any person may become a member of this organization by pledging himself or herself to abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, and to use all their efforts to further the objects of this organization.

4. The officers of this organization shall consist of a president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary, who shall be elected by the members of the Alliance, and shall hold their offices for one year, and until their successors are elected.

Membership The Anderson Cornet Band

This band was first organized in June, 1854, with the following members : G. W. Kline, leader, A. J. Makepeace, J. M. Jackson, H. B. Makepeace, James Van Ort, Samuel Van Pelt, William Baker, Isaac May and James Willetts. This organization has existed most of the time since 1854. It has had its seasons of prosperity and adversity, like everything else, and there have been times when its existence was debatable. Of the above, but two belong to the present organization, G. W. Kline and A. I. Make- peace. Two have died, William Baker and Isaac May. The following are the present members of the band : D. K. Elliott, leader, A. I. Makepeace, G. W. Kline, L. Vernon, B. W. Castator, L. J. Swank, B. Rhoads, Ed. Lake, Frank Makepeace, Eddie Julius, Thomas Fisher and I. C. Sharp. The value of instruments is $700. This band has a wide reputation and is one of the best bands in the State and there is no reason why it should not continue as it has a wide-awake set of boys and good instruments.

Perkinsville Band

PERKINSVILLE BAND. This band was organized in August, 1872, with the following members : William Wise, leader, George Rich wine, Mat Lee, James Lemon, William Zeller, Z. M. Beck with, Francis Shively, Elliott Lee, William Kurtz, and William Etchison. The cost of their instruments was $620. This band 's composed mostly of young men and reflects credit on the town and the men which compose it. We hope their notes will sound many days hence.

Physicians Of Anderson, Past And Present

Below we give a list of the physicians of Anderson far the year 1874. They will be preceded, however, by those who have formerly practiced here, but have either died, moved away, or abandoned the profession. In this list we do not pretend to give all, but glance at a few names as we recall them to mind. These are, Henry Wyman, Dr. Carmean, E. R. Roe, J. W. Westerfield, Andrew Robb, T. Ryan, John Hunt, Dr. Crampton, W. A. Hunt, John H. Cook, William and Benjamin Parris, Dr. McMahan, Joseph Pugh, and Dr. Brandon. The following are now practicing medicine in the city : T. N. Jones, N. L. Wickersham, George F. Chittenden, L. Harriman, B. F. Spann,

" The poor ye have always with you." Perhaps a truer sentence is nowhere to be found ; and since this is true, what a credit to the county that we have had for years an asylum for the poor and indigent.

Just when a move of this kind was made, I am unable to say. Possibly as far back as 1850, when a small piece of land a half a mile south of Anderson was bought, and a comfortable house fitted up for this unfortunate class of our citizens. This was used for such till the year 1866, when a large farm was bought in Richland township. The poor were then transferred to this new purchase, where they have remaiuded up to this writing. The poor farm is now in charge of John Nelson, who lives on the farm and receives a specified sum for their maintainance.

The poor have been kept from time to time by William Roach, O. P. Stone, David Festler and William Nelson ; and I think to the general satisfaction of the people at large. It is a serious charge to the county, but is the best that can be done until some better plan can be devised. The exact number on the farm I am unable to say. It has been as high as sixty, and from that number all the way down. It seems with a good farm that is paid for, it might be self-sustaining, or nearly so. However, the poor must be cared for, whether it is self-sustaining or not.

A Short Sketch Of The Banks At

This church is situated two miles northeast of Markleville, and near the line dividing this and Henry county. This society first met at private houses previous to the building of the First church, which was built in 1853. This was a framed building, thirty-five by forty-five feet, and cost one thousand one hundred dollars. It was consumed by fire in January, 1856. It was, however, soon replaced by a larger and better building, which cost one thousand six hundred dollars. Among the first members we may mention those of William McCallister, Andrew Bray, Eli Hodson, Jesse Van Winkle, G. W. Hoel, Joseph I. Seward. This society has had the following elders to serve them : John Brown, L. H. Jamison, Daniel Franklin, David Franklin, K. Shaw. The local preachers have been Eli Hodson, J. I. Seward and John Huston. The trustees are C, G. Mauzy, G. W. Hoel and J. I. Seward. This society here is large, and have their meetings regularly; had at one time a membership of one hundred, but is now reduced somewhat. The house has a very neat appearance inside, being comfortably seated, and will accommodate about four hundred persons. Connected with it is a Sunday school. Prominent in this work is C. G. Mauzy, A. J. Cunningham and John Huston. Among the names above in the list of membership death has removed Andrew Bray, Jesse Van Winkle and William McCallister. The present minister is the Rev. Mr. Blackman ; bishops. Revs. David Franklin and John Huston ; deacons, Hiram Cooper and John Van Winkle; clerk, Dewitt C. Markle.

Catholic Church, Anderson

This church was finished in the fall of 1856. It is a brick building, thirty-five by forty-five feet, and cost one thousand five hundred dollars. It has a membership of seventy-five. They have mass and other religious ceremonies every Sabbath day. The ministers, or priests, who have been in charge over this society since its organization, have beei. Fathers Walker, Fitzmorris, Fitzgibbon, McMaan, and Crowley, the last, the present minister. This society has purchased a lot immediately south of the present

Friends' Meeting House

In the summer of 1834 several Friends, whe had come from Eastern Pennsylvania, and settled in Fall Creek township, convened and held their first meeting at the residence of Jonathan and Ann Thomas. The society continued to meet here until 1836, when they built a log house well adapted to their limited means and numbers. The meeting house yard and graveyard include three acres of ground, given and deeded to this meeting by Jonathan Thomas. The society is composed of birthright members, and uses no organized influence to add to its numbers, though its doors are always open to receive others into membership. The ministers are not employed, but preacli professedly by a commission from on high. The first preacher was Jehu Middleton, and during the forty years since the organization of this society, many men and women have served as ministers and teachers. This society was a branch of Millford monthly meeting until 1839, when it was itself changed to a monthly meeting. In 1857 they built a frame house, neat but %^ery plain, at a cost of ^800, and have since torn down and removed the first one The meetings are held twice a week. Whitewater Quarterly meeting also meets here once a year. The present trustees are Caleb Williams, Edward Roberts and Allen Lukens. Three ancient elms give to. this quiet church and churchyard the dignity of years.

Lutheran Church, Of New Columbus

This society was organized in 1847. The first members were William Sanders, John Mowery and wife, J. B. Cromer and wife, and John Baker. They first met in an old log school house, till the year 1861, when preparations were commenced to build a new house, which was completed in the fall of that year and appropriately dedicated. The house is a frame, forty by fifty feet, well finished, with neat cupola and window shutters, and is in every way a good and substantial house. Its cost was eighteen hundred dollars. It was repainted in the summer of 1873, and is certainly a credit to the denomination that built it. The present trustees are William Sanders, Michael Hess and John Baker. Its ministers have been J. B. Cromer, Wisehop, Wiseman, Stinewalt, and Smith. It has a membership of thirty, holds regular m'eetings semi-monthly, and has also in connection a Sabbath school, which is kept up the greater part of the year. The corner stone of this house was laid with the usual ceremonies, and contains copies of the county papers, names of State and county officers, trustees, etc. The hight of the cupola from the ground to the top is seventy feet. It contains a bell. The church is surrounded by a substantial fence, and on the west, adjoining, is a cemetery, used mainly by the members of this denomination.

Busby M. E. Meeting House

The M. E. society, which formerly met at the above meeting house, was organized about the year 1835; and was for a number of years in a very prosperous and flourishing condition ; and was a very popular preaching point. It is located on the pike, leading from Anderson to Warrington, a mile and a half from the county line, in Fall Creek township, and on the south bank of Lick creek. Among the first preachers, were F. M. Richmond and Saul Reger. The society has not met since 1865, the membership having become scattered and associated with other societies. The old church is yet standing, but time is fast telling upon it, and it will soon be numbered among the things of the past. Around it, however, cluster many pleasant recollec- tions ; here the pioneer was wont to meet and worship in times gone by. Mr. Richmond and Mr. Reger have both passed away, besides many others, who met here in early times. Among the last to leave these sacred walls, was the Rev. L. D. Reger, who was an active member of the above society.

M. E. Church, Pendleton

This is the mother of churches in the county. Its existence dates back to the year 1823. Among the first members were Thomas Pendleton and wife and daughter, Mrs. McCartney, Mrs. Samuel Holliday, Elias and Elizabeth Hollingsworth Samuel Hunley and wife, and James Scott and wife. They first met in private houses for several years, when a log house was built and used until the year 1839, when the present church was built. This is a large frame house forty by sixty and cost $1,800 and was, when it was built, the best church in the county. Although it will not compare favorably with the church architecture of 1874, it is nevertheless comfortably arranged and will seat six hundred persons. Among the first preachers who labored for this society, we find the names of James Reader, James Havens and Edward Ray, father of John W. Ray, of Indianapolis. This society has grown to be one of the strongest in the county, and flourished till the year 1870, when it lost to some extent its prestige by the financial difficulties of Bomgardner and Walker, both prominent members Among the ministers who have labored here since the above named are : F. M. Richmond, J. H. Hull, W. H. Goode, A. Eddy, O. V. Lemon, Samuel Lamb, H. Smith, L. W. Munson, V. M. Bemer, N. H. Phillips, E. Hasty, E. M. Baker and C. G. Hudson. This society has had for years a flourishing Sabbath school. I. N. Zeublin has acted for many years as its superintendent. The average attendance is near one hundred.

M. E. Church, Frankton

This church was built in 1867, and cost ^1,500. It is a frame building, thirty by forty-five ; is a substantial house house, with a neat cupola, and will seat five hundred persons. The first tiuistees were John Townson, Jonathan Sutton, James French, B. Dwiggins and J. C. Montgomery, The society is flourishing and has a membership of a hundred and twenty. The organization of this society dates back to the year 1837, when it was organized at the house of Joseph Miller. The first preacher was William Curtis. The first members were Joseph Miller and wife, William Taylor and wife, Robert Irvin and wife, Reuben Kelly and wife, John Goff and wife, John Chamless and Katy Mills. Thus, from a few members, it has grown to be one of the largest Churches in the county. It has a splendid Sabbath school, with an average attendance of seventy-five. The present superintendent is William Suman, the secretary Louisa Edson, and the treasurer Russell Cramer.

Pleasant Valley M. E. Church

This church is two and a half miles west of Pendleton, on the Noblesville turnpike, on the west bank of Foster's Branch. This has been a preaching point for many years, and was a branch of the society at Pendleton uj) to the year 1865, when a class was formed and steps taken to erect a church, which was done the same year, the size of which is thirty by thirty-six feet, costing about $1,200. It is a neat church, and will seat about three hundred persons. The trustees are O. B. Shaul, George Williamson and William A. Baker. Among those who tormerly met and worshipped here, we find the names of Andrew Shanklin and wife, William Williamson and wife, and John Shaul. The ministers have been F. M. Richmond, Hezekiah Smith, N. Gillem, L. W. Munson, V. M. Beemer, J. C. Medsker, H. N. Philips, M. A. Te^gue and Mr. Baker.

The present minister is Mr. Hudson. The society has a Sabbath school, which has been in operation nine years. C. Goodrich is superintendent, and T. A. Baker, secretary. Previous to the building of the above house this society was known as the Shanklin Class, from the fact of its having met at the house of Andrew Shanklin, who was among the first to organize and build up this society. A personal sketch of Mr, S. is given in another place.

Richmond M. E. Chapel

The above chapel is situated on Foster's branch, in the southern edge of Stoney Creek township, and three miles north of Pendleton. The house is a frame building, thirtyfour by twenty-four feet, cost one thousand dollars, and was erected in 1858. The following are the trustees: William Shaul, G. W. Pavey, John Shuman and William Snell. Of those who composed the first class we find G. W. Pavey and wife, William Huntsinger and wife and William Shaul. The first preacher was F. M. Richmond, from whom the house derived its name. The names of the preachers succeeding Richmond are N. Gillum, L. W. Munson, V. M. Bemer, J. C. Medsker, N.H. Phillips, and M. A. Teague. The society is week, meeting only occasionally. We find that the first class leader was G. W. Pavey. In 1860 the Sabbath school was organized, and has been kept up in the summer seasons almost ever since. The first superintendent was A. M. Ulin, who is an active member, not only of the Sabbath school, but of the church also.

M. E. Church, Alexandria

This society has been organized for many years, perhaps since 1840. The first church was built in 1843, and is yet standing. It is twenty-four by forty-eight feet, and cost

The first trustees were William Wilson, J. E. D. Smith, V. C. McNear. Among the first preachers were J» W. Bradshaw, Jacob Colcazier, J. H. Hull, and Abraham Hazely. The society is now erecting a new and splendid house which was commenced in 1873, and will be finished by Christmas, 1874. The size of the house is forty by sixty feet, with high ceiling, arched windows and cupola, and when finished, will be a credit to Alexandria and the society that built it. The estimated cost of the builbing, which is of brick, is $7,000. The present trustees are A. Birtchey, Thomas Norris, E. H. Menafee, N. E. Tomlinson, A. J. Lee, and Nathan O'Bryant. The society has a membership of fifty, and has a Sabbath school with an average attendance of seventy. The superintendent, G. W. Bailey ; secretary, L. Buck; treasurer, Kate Zimmerman.

This house is located five miles northwest of Alexandria. The society that meets at this house is the Methodist, the organization of which dates back to 1838. The society first met in private houses ; then in a log school house up to the year 1850, when the present house was built. This house is thirty-eight by forty-eight and cost twelve hundred dollars. Among the first members composing this society were : Samuel McMahan, David Osburn, Wright Smith, Lidia Smith, David Austin and wife, and Louisa McMahan. The first ministers were James Havens, Hezekiah Smith and John Hull. The present preacher is W. Peck. This society has had ups and downs and is not now in a very prosperous condition. The membership is small ; they, however, keep up regular meetings and have a Sabbath school in connection. Just east and in sight is the Mt. Tabor cemetery where many sleep who formerly belonged to this church. All the persons referred to above have died with the exception of Lidia Smith and Mrs. Austin, to the latter of whom I am indebted for this church history. She lives near the church and has seen it in its prosperity and adversity ; has seen the house crowded and again has seen only the faithful few who have formed a nucleus here as elsewhere throughout the land. We hope there are yet in store brighter days for Mt. Tabor, and that its smoldering fires will burn with their wonted fervency as in days past.

Mannering M. E. Class

This class meets at school house No. 5, two miles east of Alexandria, in Monroe township. It was first organized in 1854, as a branch of the Alexandria M. E. Church. Among the first members we find the names of George and Rachel Hammond, James and Mary Mannering, William Mannering and wife, Nancy Kelly, John and Susanna Wilson. The first minister was A. Greenman. The present minister is Rev. W. Peck. This society at one time, was very strong with a membership of near seventy, but has been reduced, however, by death and removals to twentyfive. They keep up regular meetings and have preaching every three weeks.

Asbury Chapel, M. E. Church

This church is on the bank of Kill Buck, four miles northeast of Anderson, in Richland township. The house is a neat frame, thirty-four by forty-six feet, and will seat comfortably four hundred persons. It was dedicated September 13th, 1870, by Dr. Bowman. Previous to the building of the above house the society met at the school house in the vicinity. Among the first members were Daniel Goodykoontz and wife, James Hollingsworth and wife, Thomas Thornberg and David Tappin. This church has a membership of thirty-five. It has a Sabbath school, with an average attendance of thirty ; John Mathers, superin- tendent ; Albert Dillon, secretary, and H. Tapin, treasurer. Among the first preachers were Hezekiah Smith and John H. Hull. The church was named in honor of Bishop Asbury, whose memory will live as long as Methodism is preached in the land. May Asbury chapel long continue to be an honor to this good man. The present trustees of the church are Samuel Falkner, David Tapin and Frank Watkins. The present preacher is R. H. Smith. R. N. McCaig was on the circuit when the present house was built.

Mt. Carmel M. E. Church

The above house is located near the line dividing Fall Creek and Green townships, and on the Belletontaine railroad, four miles from Pendleton. This society dates back to the year 1828. They first met in private houses, then in a log school house, until the year 1848, when the present house was built. Among the first members comprising this society, we find the following: William McCarty, John Marsh and wife, Samuel Gibson and wife, James Jones, and James D. Honley. This society is yet kept up, though it has lost much of its former prestige. Adjoining is the cemetery, where lie buried Saul Shaul and Samuel Gibson, two honored pioneers, who, in days of yore, contributed much to the upbuilding of the society at Mt. Carmel.

Tennessee M. E. Church

This church is situated in Monroe township and was organized in 1870. The first members were John and Elizabeth Reaves, Catherine Childs, J. H. and Nancy Maynard, J. M. Reaves, Martin and Roda Waymire, Abram and Rhoda Devault, Elisha Smith, Margret Curtis, and J. W. and Ellen and Mary Mannering. The name of the first preacher was George Jenkins; the present one is R. H. Smith. The first class leader was J. H. Maynard

The total membership is thirty. They have a Sabbath school, organized in 1869. The first superintendent was J. H. Mayuard ; the first treasurer, Martin Waymire ; the first secretary, William Reaves. This school keeps up its organization the year round and has an average attendance of sixty. The house which the above society meets in was formerly occupied by the United Brethren ar.d is a log house.

The M. E. Church, Fishersburg

This society dates back to the year 1827. It met at private houses a short time, but steps were soon taken to erect a small log house twenty feet square. This was used until the year 1834, when a larger house was required. This was also a log house and was occupied until 1853, when the present house was built, which is a frame building thirty-eight by fifty and cost $1,600. This church has a membership of near one hundred. The house is well finished and will seat six hundred persons, and is in every way a respectable building. The trustees are Charles Fisher, Samuel Busby and Thomas Aldred. The present preacher is John Harrison. They have an excellent Sunday school with an average attendance of seventy scholars. Among the first preachers were Charles Bonner, W. C. Smith, and L. W. Berry. Among the first members we find Thomas Busby, D. E. Studley and wife, Charles Fisher and wife, John Anderson, Z. Rogers and wife, Mrs. Thomas Busby, Samuel Busby and David Conrad.

M. E. Church, Anderson

The society was organized in 1827. Previous to that time it had met in the private houses of Collins Tharp, William Curtis and Elias Hollingsworth. In the year 1839 Collins Tharp gave the ground on which to erect the church, of which a portion was to be used as a cemetery. This is the ground known as the Old Cemetery, just east of the Stilwell Park. Soon after the ground was given, the society commenced the erection of a church. This house was never entirely finished. It was, however, used by them for several years. It was finally sold to J. E. D. Smith and used by him as a carpenter shop. A few years later it was consumed by fire. Among the first members were Collins Tharp and wife, Enoch Donahue and wife, William Curtis and wife, Mrs. Harpold, Matilda Shannon, E. Merrill and wife, and Henry Russell. Among the first ministers were John Strange, James Havens, Rev. Van Cleve, G. C. Beeks, Rev. Vance, C. Bonner and D. F. Stright. The society had become so numerous about the year 1849 that preparations were made for building a new church. A lot was obtained of R. N. Williams on the northeast corner of Williams and Meridia 1 streets, and in the year following a house thirtysix by fiflj was completed at a cost of about $1,200. This house was used by the society until the year 1870, when it was sold to D. W. Swank for $1,000. It was removed by him to the lot north of the post office, where it is now used for a millinery establishment. The proceeds were applied to the erection of the present house. The new church is situated immediately south of the old site; This house is a brick building fifty by eighty with a tower one hundred and forty feet high, and a steeple one hundred and seventy. The house has high arched widows and doors, capped with stone and ornamented with beautiful stained glass. The exterior of the church has a massive and tasteful appearance. It is covered with a slate roof. The basement or lecture-room below will comfortably accommodate about five hundred persons.

Having hastily glanced at the external appearance, we will enter the main audience room by a flight of stairs on the west. We find a main and two side aisles. The interior is beautifully frescoed. The seats are arranged in a semi-circular form. The entire room presents a harmonious appearance. It has a commodious gallery, and is lighted by elegant chandeliers. It is furnished with an organ, both above and below. This church is a credit to the society that built it, and an ornament to the city of Anderson. It cost $28,000. The basement was dedicated November, 1870, by Dr. Read, of Cnicago. The main, or audience room, was dedicated December 31st, 1871, by Dr. Andrus, of Green Castle, on which occasion an ample amount was subscribed and pledged to pay all indebtedness. The society now numbers two hundred and fifty, and is by far the most numerous and prosperous of any in the county. The following are the trustees : D. W. Swank, Alfred Walker, B. Rhoads, B. F. Alford, William R. West, A. J. King and H. J. Blackledge. The society has in connection a flourishing Sabbath school, which has kept pace with the church and been in operation for years. It has a membership of two hundred and fifty, and an average attendance of two hundred. Its superintendent is J. T. Smith ; secretary, M. A. Chipman.

Bethel M. E. Church, Florida Station

This society was organized and first met at the house of William Lowe ; then at Croau's school house. The first members were : James Hollingsworth and wife, Allen Gordon, Milton Longley, and Sexton Hilligoss. The first preachers were Robert Burns and J. H. Hull. In 1867 the society built the present house at Florida Station. It is a frame, thirty-two by forty-six, and costing $1,400, and will comfortably seat about four hundred persons. This society now numbers fifty-two members and has regular preaching every two weeks. The present pastor is R. H. Smith. They have a Sabbath school with an average attendance of thirty-five. This Sabbath school has been organized a number of years. Its first superintendent was Elizabeth Hollingsworth, since which time it has never ceased to exist. Mrs. H. was also one of the original members of this society.

M. E. Church, Chesterfield

The above house was built in 1872, and dedicated in December of that year by Dr. Andrus, of Greencastle» This house is a frame, thirty-six by forty-eight feet ; is adorned with a cupola ; cost $1,600, and when thoroughly painted will present a neat appearance. The trustees are : Robert Goodwin, B. French and David Tapin. The membership is small and they have been greatly aided by other societies in the building of this house. The society is, at this writing, laboring under embarrassment by having incurred a debt of $800 in its erection. Previous to the erection of this church the society met at the school house in Chesterfield. The society has lately made arrangements for regulai- preaching and are to be supplied by the Rev. R. H. Smith, of the Anderson circuit.

Wesley Chapel M. E. Church

This house is situated in Richland township, and wa& built in 1860. It is a frame building, thirty-four by fortyeight feet; comfortably seated, and will accommodate about five hundred persons. It is in every way a neat church, worthy of the society that built it. The church is lit with chandeliers, and is surrounded with a neat fence^ which also encloses a fine cemetery. The cost of the house and furniture was $1,800. The trustees are B. F. Walker, A. H. McNear, J. R. Holston, Alfred Walker, and Richard Jackson. This society dates back to 1842, and formerly met in an old log school house. The names of those who composed the society are, B. F. Walker and wife, J. R. and Nancy Holston, William Noble, A. H. McNear, Christian Lower, and B. Lower. Among the first preachers, we find the names of B. H. Bradley, Isaac King, Joseph Marsee, H. Smith, J. H. Hull and J. R. Lacy. The present preacher is R. H. Smith. The society numbers fifty members, and has a Sabbath school with an average attendance of forty, of which the superintendent is Addison Holston ; secretary, Ellen Holston, and treasurer, J. W. Stephens. The above chapel was dedicated June 11th, I860, by J. H. McElwee, who was on the circuit at that time.

Antioch M. E. Church, Menden, Fall Cheek

This society was organized about the year 1831. Their first meeting place was a log house used for meeting and school purposes. Among the first members Avere Manly Richards, Joseph Carter, Andrew Bragg, James W. Manifold, Jacob and John Lambord, and John Russell. The first preachers were J. N. Elsbury and Asa Beck. In 1842 a frame house was built, twenty-six by thirty-six feet,, which was occupied until 1868, when the present church was built. This is also a frame, forty-six by fifty-six feet, good foundation, well finished, and is in every respect a good house. It cost three thousand dollars. It is beautifully located just west of the town of Menden, on the bank of Lick creek. Near it stand a United Brethren church and a school house, spoken of in another place. The present trustees are J. W. Manifold, Eli Patterson, J. E. Carter, J. W. Scott, and J. P. McCarty. The present membership is fifty. In connection is a Sabbath school which has been in progress for several years. The average attendance is fifty scholars. Their superintendent is J. W. Manifold; G. C. Cook, secretary. The school is kept up during the whole year. This is one of the best houses in the county outside of Anderson. A little south, and on the bank of the creek, is the cemetery, where are buried several of the pioneers of the county, among whom are Ralph Williams, senior, one of the first citizens of Adams township, and father of Ralph Williams of Markleville.

The M. E. Church, Maekleville, Adams

The first meetings held in this locality was at the private houses of Stephen Norman and Ralph Williams, sr. ; afterward in a log school house near where the present house now stands. Among the first preachers were Saul Reger, Daniel Stright, Augustus Eddy. In the year 1856, a new house was built just south of town on the land donated by John Markle and George McCulough. The size of the house is thirty-six by forty-eight feet, fourteen foot ceiling ; has a cupola and a bell, and with the exception of the foundation is a very good house. It has walnut seats, lighted with chandeliers; cost of house, $1,400. The trustees are: R. Williams, L. D. Reger, J. M. Small. The society is weak and was aided greatly by members of other denominations and outsiders in building. The house is used by other denominations when not occupied by the Methodists, who have at all times the preference. It was dedicated October, 1856, by O. P. Lemon and named in honor of him, consequently is known as Orange Chapel. Among those who contributed largely to its erection we find are : Ralph Williams, Samuel Huston, L. D. Reger, Daniel Cook, John Boran. The present preacher is J. F. Pierce. A Sabbath school has been successfully organized here and is kept up the year round. Its present superintendent is C. G. Mauzy ; secretary. Bell Harden ; treasurer, J. M. Small. Average attendance, forty-five.

The M. E. Church, Perkinsville

THE M. E. CHURCH, PERKINSVILLE. Thi- society is among the oldest in the county with the exception of those at Pendleton and Anderson. It was organized about the year 1828. The members met in private houses until a small frame house was built, which they used till about the year 1850, when the present house was erected. This house is a brick building, thirty by forty feet and cost $1 ,500. It is a very comfortable house and will seat about four hundred persons. This society is strong and influential, including some of the best citizens of Jackson township. Among the first ministers were, James Havens, J. H. Hull, H. Smith, and F. M. Richmond. The present minister is, J. F. Rhoads. It has in connection also a Sabbath school, which has been in operation for years, and a full account of which was furnished by F. M. Armstrong. This account is to long for insertion, but nevertheless Mr. Armstrong has our thanks.

Elm Grove Church

This is a New Light Church, situated in the Western part of Lafayette Township. It was built in 1873, and dedicated in October of that year by Rev. McCollough, of Dayton, Ohio. It is a neat frame house with a cupola, and is thirty-two by forty-six, and cost $1,600. The carpenter work was done by James Thompson, of Anderson. As the name would indicate, it is situated in a very beautiful grove, its snowy whiteness contrasting with the green boughs which overhang. Who is it that does not regard the beautiful churches and school-houses as omens of good? They act as a kind of magnetism holding society together. Strip us of these, and society would soon be like a ship without a rudder. Pardon the digression, and we will close up the history of Elm Church, The trustees are Alexander Smith and George Thompson. The society has a membership of thirty. Several of the members of the above society formerly belonged to the Kill Buck Church in the eastern part of the township, and on its going down they attached themselves to this society. Elm Grove Church is five miles northwest of Anderson, and two miles southwest of Florida Station. Dr. Raynes is superintendent, and J. M. Bodkins, secretary of the Sabbath school that meets here.