Ashland City (part 1 of 57)

Indexed By Anne D. Budd, 1995

Tahini Toone Pion neer Historical From its organization in 1875 to the close of the Eleventh Annual Meeting, August 27, 1885; embracing a period of ten years, with all the acts and transactions of said socicty.

The history of the origin and erection of the Copus, - Ruffner Monuments, with the speeches delivered on the occasion, by Messrs. R. MoCampbell, Henry @. medsesand Ds PR. HClark, and a general synopsis of the meeting. by the Author.

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In order to carry out the purposes of the Ashland County Pioneer Historical Association, for the benefit of all parties interested, and by the urgent request of many of its members, as well as others who are friendly to its aims and objects, this work is published, and trust it will prove val -

History

A clear and definite statement of all the acts and transactions of the Ashland County Pioneer Historical Society from its organization till the close of the 11th Annual Meeting held at the Ashland Court House on Thursday, August 27th, 1885.

First meeting of the Ashland County Pioneer Historical Society: A large number of the Pio - neers of Ashland County assembled at the Court House at Ashland, on Friday, September 10th, 1875, at 1 o'clock, P. M., and on motion of Gen. Willard Slocum, John Bryte, of Clear Creek township, was elected temporary President, and Dr. Geo. W. Hill, of Montgomery T'p., Secretary pro tem. On motion a committee was appointed to draft a Constitution and By-laws, for the government of the Society. The committee consisted of Dr. P. H. Clark, James Killgore and Peter Thomas. In tke absence of the committee, the Pioneers were addressed by John Bryte, who called the attention of those present to the wonderful progress, in many svecies of improvement, that have taken place within the county, in the last fifty years, particularly in the roads and the modes of reaching the markets. He gave a lively description of the old Corduroy roads and modes of travel Andrew Mason gave an account of the former mode of preparing food and the embarressments arising in consequence of the great distance of mills. He spoke of the mill erected by his father in Orange township, being the first within the limits of the County, and gave an amusing anecdote of the method of grinding when the water was low, by turning overshot wheel and feeding by hand. Daniel Carter, who landed in Montgomery township in 1812, related some of the hardships encountered at that period; how they encamped, cut logs for a cabin while their cattle browsed ; and finally raised their cabin by the help of Pioneers from a distance of over ten miles. He gave also some account of his adventures as a youthful hunter. Gen. Willard Slocum called attention in a brief speech to the wonderful improvements that had taken place, within his recollection, in the County. He cited the agricultural improvements, the fine residences, barns, orchards, and spacious fields ; and the abundance that now blessed those that tilled the soil, the growth of villages. towns, and other improvements were equally surprising. He was glad to see so many of the aged Pioncers present. Samuel Rowland, though within the County at an early day, preferred to hear from earlier Pioneers than himself. The early cabin raisings, log rollings, corn huskings, and other gatherings abounded in fun and genuine amusement. The incidents of those days if gathered and recorded would be of great value in the future.

At this point Dr Clark reported a Constitution and By-laws, which were read and adopted by the Society unanimously. (See Constitution in another place.) On motion a committee of three, consisting of Isaac Stull, Andrew Mason and Robert Culbertson was appointed to sel-ct officers for the permanent organization of the Society. The committee made the following report, which was adop ted: For President, Francis Graham, of Ashland : Vice Presidents, Geo. W. Uric, Montgomery ; James Kilgore, Orange; Hamilton Porter, Sullivan; Henry Summers, Troy; Jacob Hershey, Ruggles: John Bryte, Clear Creek ; Hugh Burns,

Pioneer Historical Society

Milton ; Thomas Cole, Jackson ; Joseph Chandler, Perry ; Henry Winbigler, Moehcan; Allen Metcalf, Lake ; Thomas Bushnell, Vermillion; Daniel Kauffman, Mifflin; C. C. Coulter, Green; John W. Bull, Hanover. Recording Secretary, Dr. P. H. Clark, of Ashland; Corresponding Secretary and Flistorian, Dr. Geo. W. Hill, of Ashland ; Treasurer, Isaac Stull; Executive Committee, Gen. Willard Slocum, Judge T. C. Bushnell, Jonas Freer, Maj. R. P. Fulkerson and John McClain, all of Ashland.

As the Constitution and By-Laws require a residence of forty years within the limits of the County to entitle « citizen to membership in the Society, on motion tne following members were elected honorary members: Rev. John Robinson, D. D., Robert Noble, Dr. P. H. Clark and Dr. Geo. W. Hill.

After some discussion, Dr. P. H. Clark moved that a second meeting of the Society be held at the Court House, in Ashland, on Friday, Oct. 8th, 1875, at 11 o'clock, A. M., to which all of the Pioneers of the County were cordially invited to be present. Hugh Burns moved to amend by adding, "the wives of the Pioneers also become members of the Society." Gen. Slocum favored the amendment which was agreed to, and the resolution adopted. On motion of Gen. Slocum, the payment of the membership fee on the part of the ladies was omitted.

Rev. Dr. Robinson, of Ashland, being present, was requested to make some remarks. IIe alluded to his experience as a pioneer, but said he was glad to meet and hear the pioneers speak. In twenty years there will be ro pioneers. They will ail have gone to another land. These meetings are interesting because they relate to the experience of the early scttlers. None but the pioneer can tell the whole story of adventures, hardships, the erection of cabins, the clearing of farms, the attempttofound ehurches, build school houses and properly train the rising generation. The first settlers understood the manners and habits of their Indian neighbors better than the present generation, because they had felt the terror of fear when the gleam of the scalping knife and the tomahawk appeared. The pioneers also knew more about the social habits of those days, the condition of society and the amnxicties of all true hearted parents for the moral and intellectual training of their children. Many useful lessons can be disseminated by such meetings, and he hoped the new society would be prosperous and do much good.

Among those present, Daniel Carter forted in the Block-house at Jeromeville in 1812; Joseph Chandler first visited Perry township in 1810, and located in 1812; James Kilgore located in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1809, and helped to clear the logs from High Street, in Columbus, O., and forted at Franklinton in 1812; Andrew Mason, Major G. W. Urie, James Scott and others, began pioneer life as early as 1815. A majority of the foregoing pioneers left their Autographs in a book prepared for that purpose, and which will be placed among the Archives of the Society.

Levi Stahl presented to the Society an Indian pipe and a stone badge. Andrew Mason presented a stone axe. Thomas McGuire a stone breast plate. Richard Gribben a stone skinner. The Society will be glad to obtain other relics for safe keeping and exhibition at the annual meetings.

Owing to the inclemency of the day, many were prevented from turning out. An abundance of food had been prepared, a part. of which was returned to the donors.

Adjourned Meeting

Pursuant to adjournment, the Pioneer [istorical Society met at the Court-house on Friday, Oct. 8th, 1875, the President, Francis Graham, Esq., in the chair. The meeting being called 'to order, the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The Constitution and By laws were also read. The mecting defined Article V, to mean in the immediate neighborhood or vicinity of the present jimits of the County. An error in reference to the reported ages of Major G. W. Urie and Josiah Closson, the former being 69 and the latter 55 years of age.

Joseph Chandler gave the Society a lucid description of the early history of the settlement of a portion of Ashland County. He was born in Black Rock, Maryland, and was among the first settlers in this county. Ee gaye a description of the hominy block on which they could make corn meal without paying toll, and he also described a hand mill then in use. In some instances a tin lantern was used to gratecorn. Their clothing was made of buck skin. A neighborhood sieve was made of buck-skin stretched on a hoop and punched full of holes.

Mr. John Bishop of Orange township was then called to the floor. He said he had never made a specch, but would try to talk to the Socicty a few minutes. He was bormin Frederick Co., Maryland, came to Licking County, Ohio, in 1818, and to this county in Febrnary, 1815. Andrew Mason made a few remarks, giving incidents that occurred in the early history of this county. Dr. Samuel Riddle said he was 55 years of age, and was born in this (Montgomery) township. He also enter: tained the audience by a history of early events in his life, relating some anccdotes in reference to how he used to go to mill, ete. Mr. Enoch, Taylor of Ruggles township, was then called upon for a speech, Said he was born in Warren, Litchfield Co., Conn, in 1787. Was in the war of 1812 and came to Ruggles in 1829, - was now 88 years old. chopped the first tree, built the first cabin and made the first pair of boots in the township. Mr. John Donley gave an account of his early life. Was born in Orange township in 1817. Mr. Robert Culbertson made some remarks, saying that. he came to Orange township in 1824, and had lived there ever since. Had experienced all the privations of the early Pioneer.

At this point Dr. Hill read a letter from Melzer Tannehill Jr. of Green Tp. His father located there in L811 (see published report). The pioneers present at this meeting, but absent last meeting are Jacob Shopbell, aged 88 years; Enoch Taylor, 88 years; Abraham Armentrout, T7 years; John Bishop, 82 years ; Philip Kosh, 79 years; Samuel Smith, 75 years; Samuel Richards, 71 years; Joseph Doty, 63 years; Charles Hines, 60 vears ; W.G. Galloway, 69 years; Geo. W. Riddle 60 years; Thomas Cole Jr., 55 years; Daniel B. Gierhart, 55 years; Robert Newell, 55 years ; Mrs. Sarah _Grinold, 54; J. M. Welch, 47; W. J. Vermilva, 72 ; Scott Nelson, 54 ; Isaac Gates, 59. Dr. P. Hf. Clark then made some remarks on the importauce of perserving all the relics belonging to the Indians or to the pre-historic races that once inhabited this country. Mr. Samucl Richards of Troy township presented the Society two arrow heads and a polished stone emblem perforated with three holes. John Donley presented his Indian tomahawk to be preserved among the relics of the Society. Other relics were exhibited and should be presented to the Society by all means.

Gen. W. Slocum gave notice that at the next regular meeting he would name a change in the Constitution fixing a residence of fifty years within the limits of the county instead of forty years for membership but it was never passed. On motion Socicty adjoined.

Constitution And By-Laws Of The Ashland County Pioneer Historical Society

ART. JI. The officers of this Society shall be a President, a Vice President for each Township, a Treasurer, a Recording Secretary, Librarian, a Corresponding Secretary and Historian, and an Executive Committee of five, all of whom shall be chosen or elected annually, and serve until their successors are chosen.

ART. III. The object of the Association is to collect and preserve historical, biographical and other information relating to the settlement and improvement of Ashland County, and to collect, catalogue and preserve all the relics relating tothe Indian or other pre-historic races, who may have occupied this region,

ART. IV. The membership fee of members of this Society shall be fifty cents for contingent expenses: the purchase of a cabinet, records and for printing expenses, under the direction of the Executive Committee.

ArT. VI. A majority of the Society shall have power to elect honorary members from such persons as are known to be accomplished in the Sciences or history.

ART. VII. 'The annual meetings of this Society shall be held at Ashland, on the 10th day of September, in honor of Perry's victory on Lake Erie, except when that day occurs on Sunday, when the meeting shall be on Saturday, the 9th of September, at which time the Recording Secretary and Treasurer shall] each present full written reports of the transactions of the Society,

Akt. VIII. Amendments to these articles may be made at any regular meeting by a majority vote of the members present, provided the proposed amendment shall have been filed in writing with the Recording Secretary, and notice given previous to calling for such action.

ART. IX. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society, preserve order and see that Parliamentary usage is conformed to by the members. The Executive Committee shall act upon all expenditures, ordered by the Society, and the President countersign alt orders or warrants upon the Treasurer for such accounts as may be authorized by the Executive Committee.

Akt. XI, The Recording Secretary shail keep an accurate record of all proceedings of the Society and of the Executive Committee in books to be provided for that purpose, and record the Articles of this Constitution, to be signed by each member, and keep a record of all papers, documents and materials presented to or that may belong to the Society. ILeshall draw warrants on the Treasurer for all property, audit accounts and preserve each voucher.

Ant. XII. The Treasurer shall have the custody of all money and funds of the Society, and safely keep the same and pay all warrants drawn on him by the Recording Secretary and countersigned by the President, keep a full account of all receipts and disbursements and make a full report thereof to each annual meeting, and whenever required to by the Executive Committee.

ArT. XIII. The Executive Committee shall have the general management of the affairs of the Society, call such extra meetings as they may deem advisable and give notice thereof.

ART. XIV. The Vice Presidents shall assist the President in the annual meetings, and in his absence select one of their number to preside, The Vice Presidents are also expected to be especially active in their various townships in promoting the objects, of this society.

Second Annual Meeting Of The Ashland County Pioneer Historical Society

The Pioneers of Ashland Co., convened at the Court House in Ashland on Saturday the 9th of September 1876. The President Francis Graham in the chair. The meeting being called to order the Constitution and By-Laws were read, after which a letter was read by the Secretary, from Mr. Joseph Chandler giving the reasons why he was unable to attend, it being on account of ill health, which on motion was ordered to be spread on the minutes for preservation. The members and others present, were Caleb Bryan, Peter Vannoidstrand, John Springer, Francis Graham, John Nelson, John Stoner, Thomas Bushnell, Jacob Gibson, Hugh Hamilton, Geo. W. Urie, Charles S, Vanarnum, James Wharton, Emmer Aikins, Drusilla Aikins, Nancy Sheets, Laban Burgan, A. Walker, John Tanyer, Thomas McKean, Andrew Mason, Samuel Rowland, Josiah Thomas, Joshua Ruth, William Brown, Richard Beer, John Metcalf, David Homan, Mrs. Sarah Mykrantz, Mrs. Nancy Welch, Gilbert Martien, John Smith, James Kilgore, John Berry, John Donley, Prof. J. C. Sample, Dr. O. C. Me- Carty, Geo. W. Curry, Dr. P. H. Clark, Dr. Geo. Hill. Dr. Hill then gave a list of those members who had died since the last annual meeting consisting of Wesley Copus of Mifflin, aged 73 years ; Enoch Taylor of Ruggles, 84 years ; Peter Thomas of Montgomery, 78 years; Henry Fluke of Orange, 66 years ; Charles Tanngohill of Green, 84 vears : James Scott of Perry, 78 years; John Krebs of Montgomery, 80 years ; James Tavlor of Milton, 88 years; Hester Irvin of Green, 77 years; John Cuppy of Clear Creek, nearly 80 years and Mrs. Mary Stoler of Mohecan 84 years. On motion anobituary committee was appointed consisting of Geo. W. Hill, Geo. W. Urie and Andrew Mason. Mr. Thomas Bushnell was called upon for a speech. He responded by giving a short history of his life' and stated that he was born in Trumbell Co., O., in 1815. His father removed to Hayesville in 1821 and settled on the same place which he (Thomas) now owns. The President Francis Graham then gave a history of his life. Was born in Delaware Co., Pa., in 1802. Mr. Andrew Mason entertained the audience with diverting scenes that transpired inthe carly times and also gave an account of the first hardships and embarressments of the inhabitants of this country. As these remarks are to be published in the Ashland papers in detail, they are not expected to be spread on the minutes. On motion of Dr. Geo. W. Lill Messrs. Isaac Smucker, R. Brinkerhoff, L. V. Bierce, Dr. J. P. Henderson, Prof. J. C. Sample and Dr. S. Dieflendorf were elected as honorary members of this association, the notice to amend the constitution referring to the length of time of residence necessary to become a member was discussed and laid on the table. This was the time for the election of officers. On motion Major G. W. Urie was unanimously elected President, and the following gentlemen as Vice Presidents: Andrew Mason of Montgomery, James Kiligore of Orange, Hamilton Porter of Sullivan, Henry Scones ot Troy, Jacob Hershey of Ruggles, John Bryte of Clear Creek, Hugh Burns of Milton, Thomas Cole Jr. of Jackson, Joseph Chandler of Perry, Henry Winbigler of Mohecan,

Allen Metealf of Lake, 'Thomas Bushnell ot Vermillion, Daniel Kauffman of Mifflin, C. C. Coulter of Green, John W. Bull of Hanover, township. On motion Dr. P. Hf. Clark and Dr. Geo. W. Hill were re-elected Secretaries and Isaac Stull was reelected Treasurer.

On motion the following gentlemen were elected as an Executive Committee. R. P. Fulkerson, Willard Slocum, T. C. Bushnell, J. C. Sample and Thomas Bushnell. Mr. Bushnell gave notice that the TTayesville Fair had decided to givea premium of $15 for the best lot of Archeological and mineral specimens. The soclety is much indebted to Prof. J.C. Sample, M. R. Godfrey, Willie Hill and Thomas Bushnell for the exhibition of a great variety of Archeological and mineral specimens, as well as Indian relics. On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at the Court, House in Ashland on Saturday the 23rd of September 1877 at 10 o'clock at which time Dr. Geo. W. Hill will deliver his essay on the earth works of Ashland Co. FRANCIS GRAHAM, Pres. Dr. P.H. Cuan, See. ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ASHLAND O0.,_ PIONEER ASSOCIATION.

The Pioneers of Ashland Co., convened at the Court House in Ashland on Saturday the 23rd_ of Sept. 1876. The President Geo. W. Urie in the chair. The meeting being called to order the minutes of last meeting were read and approved. An error occured in the report of the last meeting relative to the marriage of Francis Graham and Amelia Shepard, which took place on the 13th of March 1823 instead of the 15th, as reported. On. motion it was resolved that the report of the obituary committee be received and embodied in the minutes cf the society. On motion it was resolved that the association furnish to each member a certificate of membership to be delivered by the Treasurer upon the payment of the initiation fee of fifty cents as required' by the Constitution. Dr. Geo. W. IIill being introduced by the President then delivered his essay on the earth works of Ashland Co. Upon which remarks were made by Dr. P. H. Clark, Dr. Hill and Dr. Robinson. Dr. Hill from the obituary committee reported the following prearhble and resolutions which were unanimously adopted.

Wuereas, It has pleased the Almighty Civer of lifeand happiness to remove by death from our midst our worthy friends and Pioneers, Wesly Copus, Enoch Taylor, Peter Thamas, Henry Fluke Charles Tannehill Sr., James Scott, John Krebbs, James Taylor, Mrs. Hester Irwin, John Cuppy and Mrs. Mary Stoler, Since our last annual meeting therefore

Resolved, That in their decease the Pioneer Historical Society of Ashland Co., has lost estimable members whose lives were ennobled by truth, integrity and virtue.

Resolved, That the sympathy of the members of this association is extended to the families of the deceased for their great loss in the death of affectionate parents.

Resolved, That these proceedings be published in connection with the minutes of our present meeting in the papers of Ashland Co., and that a record of the same be kept by the Secretary of this association for future reference.

Third Annual Meeting Of The Ashland Co Pioneer Association

The Pioncers of Ashland Co., convened at the Court House in Ashland on Monday September 10, 1877 according to previous notice. Maj. G. W. Urie inthe'chair. The meeting being called to order

Rev. John Robinson was requested to open the same by prayer. The minutes of last mecting being read and approved the chairman of the obituary committee made the following report which was unanimously adopted.

Wuenrras, It has pleased the Almighty Giver of life and happiness to remove by death from our midst our worthy friends and pioneers, Dr. Harrison Armstrong, John Bryte, Henry Bishop, Joseph Bishop, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Moses Latta, Daniel Kauffman, Johnston 8. Martin, John S. Nelson, Abner Mercer, John Greenlee, Maj. Richard P. Fulkerson, John Beighly, Mrs. Edy, Mrs. Baker, James Chamberlain, Isaac Harvuot Sr., Mrs. Nancy Pollock and Mrs. Stout, since our meeting of 1876. therefore

Resolved, That in their decease the Pioneer Historical Society of Ashland Co., has lost estimable nembers whose lives were emnobled by truth. integrity and virtue.

Resolved, That the sympathy of the members of this association is extended to the families of the deceased for their great loss in the death of affectionate parents.

Resolved, That these proceedings be published in connection with the minutes of our present meeting in the papers of Ashland Co., and that a record of the same be kept by the Secretaries of this association for future references.

Rev. John Robinson having recently returned from a visit to Scotland, Ireland, England, France and Switzerland being present was requested te address the association. Dr. G. W. Hill was. requested to read an essay on the distribution of the human race over the giobe and American Ar. chology. The Society was invited to inspect a large collection of [Indian relics and speciinens of minerology which had been placed on exhibition by Dr. S. Riddle, Mr. Ebright, Willie D Hill and others. In this connection Mr. James [Ralston a former citizen of Montgomery township but now of Richland Co., exhibited a commission of hia father Robert Ralston as Justice of the Ptace for Montgomery township, bearing date 1516 and signed by Goy. Worthington. He also exhibited a silver watch which had been purchased by his erandfather in 1765 and brought to America in 1806 and had been retained in the family to the present time. Mr. Ralston arrived with his father's family in Montgomery township in April IS14. He is yet vigorous in mind and _ body.

The Society was also visited by Mr. "lartin B. Mason, son of the late Jacob Mason of Oranve township, who now resides in Knox Co., IIL, where he has been for over forty years. He is now about 70 years of age, hale and hearty and met many pioneer acquaintances inthe Socicty. The Society then went into an election of oflicers which resulted as follows: President, Andrew Mason. Vice Presidents : - Orange township, Josi:- ah Thomas ; Montgomery, Daniel Ambrose ; Vermillion, Thomas Bushnell; Green, Alexander Rice ; Hanover, William Garrett; Jackson, Col. John Berry ; Perry, Arthur Campbell; Moheean, John Metcalf; Lake, George Emerick : Sullivan, IIamilton Porter; Troy, Rev. Mr. Parker; Ruggles, Jacob Hershey; Clear Creek, Thomas Sprott ; Milton, Scott Nelson ; Mifflin, Benjamin Croninger. Corresponding Secretary and historian, Dr. Geo. W. Hill; Recording Secretary, Dr. P. H. Clark ; Treasurer, Isaac Stull ; Executive Committee, Geo.

W. Urie, Willard Slocum Thomas Bushnell, Prof. J.C. Sample and Dr. A. J. Scott. Obituary Committee, Geo. W. Urie, Geo. W. Hill and L. Jeff. Sprengle.

The members and pioneers present and participating in the meeting were David Weygant, John Metcalf, Wm. Westheffer, Jacob Marietta, Nancy Marietta, Catharine Riggs, Mary Gould, John Camp, Arthur Campbell, John Swineford, David Ambrose, Richard Beer, John Tanyer, John Springer, Joseph Wasson, Wm. Brown, Benjamin Grosscup, Simon Brindle, Peter Vannoidstrand, Joseph Bechtel, G. Martien, David Boffenmire, L. Jeff. Sprengle, John Thomas, James Alberson, Martin Mason, Martin B. Mason, W. O. Porter, Thomas Bushnell, Andrew Mason, Nancy Sheets, Mr. and Mrs. KH: Akins, John 'Taylor, James Ralston, Thomas Sprott, Benjamin Emmons, Daniel Wertman, Samuel Rowland, Josiah 'Thomas, James McCray, J. M. Welch and lady, Rev. John Robinson, Rev. W. A. G. Emerson, Joseph Chandler, James Grinold and lady, Dr. 5. Riddle, Robert Barnhill, Geo. W. Urie, and others. On motion Mr. M. C. Ebright was unanimously elccted an honorary member of the society. On motion of Dr. 8. Riddle the society adjourned to meet in Ashland, Aug. 22, 1878.

Fourtiy Annual. Meeting

Ashland, Aug. 24, 1878, members of the Pioneer Association of Ashland county met pursuant to the call of the Executive Committee at the Court House in Ashland on Saturday Aug. 24, 1878. Reasons were given as to the cause why the time was changed from the 10th of Sept., the usual time for holding its annual session, was on account of the fact that at that season of the year we invariably had stormy weather which prevented many of those of advanced age from attending also the busy season of the year with farmers on account of seeding etc. On account of the serious illness of his wife, Andrew Mason, the President elect of the association was compelled to be absent, and Vice President Daniel Ambrose was called to the chair, and acted as President of the meeting. Much regret was expressed by the members of the necessary absence of the President, as he is considerably advanced in years and many feared that he might never have the privilege of attending as our President again (which proved to be true.) Sympathy was also expressed for himself and family in their present affliction At the request of Irancis Graham the reason for his absence at the last session was given, it being on account of sickness in bis family.

On motion of Dr. 8. Riddle, it was resolved that an annual assessment of 25 cents for each member be made for the purpose of procuring photographic likeness of the members, and for other necessary expenses. By invitation the Ashland band entered the Court House, playing some of their choicest music and accepted the hospitality of the pioncers. The meeting gave them a unanimous vote of thanks, and were grateful tothem for their good music, as well as their kindness. Dr. Samuel Riddle exhibited a nice variety of Archzeological relies belonging to the old Mound Builders, the Red Indian, as ray asa considerable variety of minerological specimens. As usual these relics rivited the attention of the entire audience, but none more so than certain implements of a past age used by the old pioneers. Among these was a long handled fire shovel made by Samuel Urie, brother of Major G. W. Urie, which was made in Ashland inthe earliest period of the history of Ashland county, also a foot stove long since passed out of date, and nearly so from memory of the younger portion of the audience and received a new name "the what is it." A Bible was exhibited two hundred and thirty-five years old. Dr. Clark then exhibited some specimens of Archeological mineral and puritanic relics, and gave a few brief explanations. Among these was a family relic, a hanging basket of Indian construction brought from the state of Connecticut and is from one hundred and fifty to two hundred years old. Mrs. Dr Clark exhibited a pair of candle snuffers over one hundred years old, the foot stove before mentioned and also a certain garment of very small size, and called in tbese latter degenerate days "a shirt," bearing the following Jabelled inscription. Carded, spun, wove and put on the infant body of Dr. P. UL. Clark by his mother, Mrs. Laura Clark, Aug. 3, 1819. After indulging the appetite by partaking of a picnic dinner, the mecting was called toorder. Dr. Clark made some _remarks relative to the early history of the country and gave a short sketch of the fearful tornado that swept over the country the line of its devastating track being north of Ashland county. This aecount was published in the Ashland papers a few years since and was given verbatim as nearly as possible of the description as detailed by an eye witness. Samuel Jackson presented a paper on minerology which was read before the assoziation. On motion of Major Urie it was resolved that we now proceed to the election of officers for the ensuing year. MajorG. W. Urie was unanimously elected President, and the following gentlemen were elected Vice Presidents: Dr. S. Riddle,

Montgomery township ; John Donley, Orange ; Hamilton Porter, Sullivan ; ; Henry Summers, Troy ; Jacob Hershey, Ruggles ; Thomas Sprott, Clear Creek ; Hugh Burns, Miiton : Thomas Cole Jt. Jackson ; Joseph Chandler, Perry ; Henry Winbigler, Mohecan; Allen Metcalf, Lake; Thomas Bushnell, Vermillion; Daniel Kauffman, Mifflin ; C. C. Coulter, Green; John W. Bull, Hanover. Dr. P. H. Clark was re-elected Recording Secretary and Dr. Geo. W. Fill re-elected Corresponding Secretary and Historian. The following were elected to serve as Executive Committee. Gen. Willard Slocum, Judge T. C. Bushnell, Dr. S$. Riddle, Daniel Ambrose and James Wharton.

Several of our oldest pioneers greeted the Association with the light of their familiar countenances, and entered into the spirit of the occasion with zeal. Father Graham, the oldest name on the list, and known to everybody as well as liked by all for his genial affability, was present as he always will be at every mecting as long as life and ability endure. Judge Wm. Beer, the king of pioneers," socially, and who rar ely 'shows, his: "genial face to his subjects, was present with his relics, - an Indian tomahawk, and a British bayonet, either of which he would use on their original owners, - sharpened first,-were they to appear in the shape of enemies to his country - if not, appearances are deceptive. May his shadow never grow less, and may he, and all other members, live long to enjoy our annual meeting. A large number of others were present, which we do not mention personally for the want of room and time. (Quite a goodly number of lady Pioneers greeted the "Association with their presence and cood cheer, especially in the culinary art. The old lessons, though ever so hardly learned in the old days of poverty and trouble, can surely never be forgotten. May they continue to take a vital interest in our mectings hereafter as now, and induce a larger number to "become equally interested. Not the least by any means in the schedule of interesting procecdings was the introduction of old-time music in which many of the old pioneers joined, and which brought down the house with cheers.

P.S. Of the Pioneer settlers of Ashland county who died during the last year, the following names have been reported: John McLain, Jacob Grubb, Alanson Walker, James Kilgore, Harman Alleman, Mrs. Rosa Swineford, John Clark, John Metealf, Hugh Livingston, Daniel B, Gierhart, James McFadden, Gilbert Martien, and Michael Thomas. 'Theages of these pioneers ranged from G£ to 85. Some of them located in this region as early as 1817, and have resided within the limits of the county for about 60 years. Signed,

By special request the Ashland County Pioneer Association will hold a meeting at Perrysville, in this county, on Saturday, June 14th, 1879. All

Perrysville, Ashland County, Ohio, June 14th, 1879. - By request of Pioneers of Perrysville, a meeting was called to take place on the 14th inst. A goodly number met at the Academy, and after the mecting was organized, adjourned to mect at the same place at 1 o Yclock P. M,

Promptly on time the President, Major G. W. Urie, called the meeting to order and as this was a special mecting the minutes of the last meeting were dispensed with. First remarks by Prof. Sample and others. Mr. Melzer Tannehill said he had been a resident of the county since 1811. Among the items Mrs. Elizabeth Coulter (Rice) signed the Constitution. Ier age is over 82 years. She was the first teacher that ever taught school in the territory now known as Ashland couuty. Mr. C. C. Coulter was called upon for a speech. He entertained the audience with feelings and appropriate remarks which were appreciated. J)», Menderson, of Newville, being called, made a few remarks and concluded by extending an invitation to ¢he members of this Association to meet the Richland County Pioneer Association at Mansfield on the 4th of July next. Our Jate President, Andrew Mason, Esq., gave a description of events that transpired in the early settlement of this county. Remarks were also made by Dr. Samuel Riddle, who also extended an invitation tothe members of this Association to meet with others at.a, celebration at ILemlock Falls, the time of-which will be duly noticed. Dr. Geo. W. Hill, Fistorian, gave a list of deceased pioncers since our last annual meeting as a report of Obituary committee.

The Seeretary read an address which by request was subsequently published, There were a nice lot of specimens present, including Indian relies as well as archeological and historical remains. 'The following persons signed the Constitution and became members, to wit :

Mary L. s ss erst AT Gans J. 1. Sanborn, Loudonville, ee Se be Win. Irwin, Perrysville, BOS & Richard [rwin, a aie (Cae Melzer Tannehill, ss "eT Sane J. I. Johnston, < Bor sq Aine Benjamin Pressler, ef OBR Wm Humphrey, g ae OGL Bs Win. Cowan, Green Tp. oP OES John Drumheller, i: ip tae D. Rust, Loudonville, ae) 2 ee Elizabeth Coulter (Rice), Perr yeville, ec O one C. C. Coulter, re 6 ee Alsinda Jones, Green Tp., slog: Sarah I. Ayers, Perrysville, "2260 Elizabeth Enos, oi arson Alexander Riee, cs iene Uo Me

Altogether, the meeting was a success. On motion the: meeting adjourned. G. W. Urtr, President. P. H. Cuark, Sec'y. P.S. The Mortality among the Pioneers since our last meeting in August, 1878, has been very creat, We have lost many ofour most influential citizens, and at the ea rate of their demigg it will be but afew years cre they have all bid adieu to things earthly and gone to an unknown and we trust a better and happier world. The deceased pioneers are, Hon. John Dougherty, Allen Metealf,

John Springer, Robert Noble, Leander Carter, David Ciphers, John Clark, James Wells, James Doty, Mrs. Susan Kennedy, John Frauntelter, Mrs. Mary Andrews, Hulbert Luther, Jared N. Slonaker, John Bishop, Peter Brubaker, Samuel Cordell, Wm. Westheffer, Mrs. M. Weaver, and John Smalley. The ages of these pioneers ranged from 60 to 89 years. Some of them came into the county as early as 1815, and have resided within the limits for about 60 to 65 years. They have gone to rest. We are pained to report the sudden death of Melville C. Ebright, a young gentleman of education and much future promise, who was in consequence of his talents and archaeological acquirements elected an honorary member of our Society in 1875. His. friends had formed hopes of a bright future for him, but the fell destroyer came, and he passed from among us. Our sympathies are extended to his triends and relatives for his untimely end. The following aged and feeble pioneers send greeting to their fellow-pioneers who have assembled at this meeting: Francis Graham and lady, aged res»ectively 87 and 83 years; Mrs. Nancy Sheets, 84; John Swineford, 84; John Harper, 87; John Robison, 88 years. These persons came into the County between 1817 and 1821, and though feeble in body all have good intellects. Respecttully subinitted.

Pioneer Association Meeting

Hall in Ashland, Aug. 29th, 1879, with Major G. W. Urie in the chair. After the mecting was called to order, the minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the Secretary, as well as the minutes of the special meeting held at the Academy in Perrysville, June 14th, 1879. The audience then listened to an able address by Miss Rosella Rice, of Perrysville. On motion a vote of thanks was given to Miss Rice for her able and interesting ad-= dress, with the request that a copy be furnished for publication. (See published address.)

Mr. Jacob Gibson exhibited a family Bible, 230 years old. Mr. A. G. Beer also exhibited a Bible, 246 years old. This was one of the famous black letter copies, printed in London in 1633. Mrs. Margaret Hall exhibited a copy of Erskines sermons, preached in 1739 (140 years ago) and which came into the family in 1810. Mrs. Barbara Ann Zigler presented the Society a brass spoon mould of curious construction, which formerly belonged to her great grandfather, wno was born in 1762, and which was presented to him by his father. The contents ofa mound which was recently opened a short distance east of town, containing human bones and a vase, which bore evidence of having been over a fire, were exhibited. The vase or basin, or urn, - whatever it was intended for, - was sun-dried clay, and although broken, still the shape and form could readily be perceived. It may have been a cooking utensil, but it is more probable that it was made fora very different purpose. Krom the multitude of relics found in mounds and elsewhere, there can be no doubt but that the old mound builders were worshiping people, and such relics were held by them as Sacred. This urn probably may have been used in sacrificial rites, and deposited there side by side with the mutilated victim. On motion it was resolved that the resolution passed by the Society at its last annual meeting relative toa tax for photographic purposes be rescinded. On motion it was resolved that the association publish in pamphlet form the interesting address delivered today by Miss Rosclla Rice, together with the proceedings of the society since its organization, - -the list of the pioneers belonging to the society, together with a mortuary list since its organizaticn. Also a list of articles and curiosities donated to the society with the name of donor. On motion, Dr. P. H. Clark and Dr. Geo. W. Lill were appointed a committee to procure the publication of a pamphlet, containing the proceedings of this society, names of the mem - bers, names of the dead and other matters for preservation. Dr. Hill then read an essay, after which the society, on motion, proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. Josiah Thomas was unanimously elected President. The following were re-elected: Dr. P. II. Clark, as Recording Secretary, Isaac Stull, Treasurer, and Dr. Geo. W.

The Vice Presidents (one from each township) were re-elected with the exception of Zebulin Metealf, of Lake, in place of Allen Metcalf, deceased. Dr. Geo. W. Hill, Dr. John Robinson and Major G. W. Urie were re-elected as odituary committee. The meeting was quite large, the hall being nearly filled. The list of members was increased by the addition of sixteen new names, subscribed. The mortuary list during the last year is very large, reaching to twenty-seven deaths. Dr. Geo. W. Hill, from the obituary committe, made the following report: Since the special meeting held in ,Perrysville in June last, at which time the death of twenty of the pioneers was announced, as occurring since the last annual meeting in August, 1878, we are called upon to report the following deaths: John Cory, James Clark, William Ver mily a, Mrs. Catharine Hildebrand, Mrs. Elizabeth Covert, Mrs. Jane Ann Murray and Cyrus Beach, ranging from 65 to 85 years. 'They were all among the earliest settlers of their respective e townships, and acted well their part during the pioneer time in clearing up and improving the County. Dr. Gro. W. Hut, Dr. Joun Robinson, > Obituary Com. Maysor G. W. Untn, G. W. Urrn, President. P. 1. Crank, Secretary. On motion, the meeting adjourned, subject to the call of the 'Executive Committee.

"Special meeting" of the Ashland county Pioneer Society held on the premises of Andrew Mason, esq., in Montgomery township, ate to previous arrangements, on Saturday the 27th of Sept. 1879. Meeting was called to order by Dr. 38. Riddle one of the Executive Committee also Vice President of the association for Montgomery township. Major G. W. Urie was clected President pro tem. Meeting was opened by singing America, and prayer by Rev. John Mason, son "of Andrew Mason. Mr. John Donley of Orange township said he had been in tnis country some 62 years, but the circumstances of his coming here were not so distinctly remembered ; but one thing he did know was, when he landed he was there, and his mother was there, but who else was there he did not recollect. He also spoke of the privations and hardships of the family. Remarks were then made 'by Andrew Mason, who came here in the fall of 1814. Healso spoke of the hardships of the family and others, and gave amusing incidents of early pioneer life. Major Urie gavean account of the first death in Montgomery township. Ic also gave a detailed repoit of occurances which are to be published in the Ashland papers. therefore they will not be found in the Secretary's book. Mother Dall then said they had lived one whole week without bread, lived on hominy and sweetened water. Old Mrs. Sheets of Ashland bore similar testimony. Remarks were made by Dr. S. Riddle, who. stated that on the 28th day of November next he would be 59 years old. Healso gave a detailed account of occurrences of the carly days. After this adjournment for dinner came in order and during this adjournment relics were exh. bited and two or three bie black snakes ran up a hollow tree. After dinner remarks were made by Dr. P. IL. Clark, Rev. Mr. Buxton and others. On motion of Dr. 8. Riddle the special meeting adjourned to meet at Petersburg in Mifflin township in the early part of the next summer, Sixtcen new names were enrolled as members of the Society. (x, W. Urikh, Pres. Pro tem. S. RIppLE, Sec'y.

Aspecial Pioncer picnic meeting of the Ashland County Pioneer Association was held on the farm of John K. Stamen, in his beautiful maple grove on Thursday the 27th of May 1888, with President Josiah Thomas in the chair.

time song "America" was sung by Major G. W. Urie, H. T. Drayton, John Keller, S. Riddle and others. A large number of ladies present joined in the song.

Reception Speech

Ladies and Gentlemen : - The occasion on which we mcet here today is at once most beautiful and sublimely impressive. Not that it is the celebration of some important event of the past but that it is the bringing together here many of those whose early days, were the days of the history of our county, and many who have an _ interest in those pioneers whose sturdy strokes and the power of their brawny muscles cleared from our beautiful hills and valleys, the heavy forests, and drove westward the red man, but not without the price of blood nowhere on this historic ground chosen for this assemblage. We the people of Mifflin township have occasion to express our sentiments towards you all, and most heartily greet you and most cordially welcome you to all the pleasure it is within our power to give you, recommending those noble pioneers with their wives whose toils and sufferings were wrought so much for us, and whose lives were often in danger. But there is a history before theirs which science has unfurled page after page written not by pencil or pen, butengraved on the rude stone implements ot war, or the chase or stamped on the bracelets of copper or bronze that circled the waist of some pre-historic beauty, or clasped on the ofnaments which tastened the mantle of some renowned, but forgotten chief, all from the mounds and graves which are found along our streams. Of all these we are reminded here today and again in behalf of the people of Mifflin township, welcome you all.

12. Vixhibition of relies, both Archeological and Indian. A very large concourse of people at - tended the picnic which was rendered pleasant by the extra effort made by the Mifllinites to anticipate every requirement that should be needed either for the pleasure or comfort of the crowd. The Hxeeutive Committce have instructed me to publicly express their thanks to Charles I*. Engle, post master of Mifflin, for the tender of the use of his ice house for the benefit of the people during the day. For his kindness and forethought the Society expresses their obligations, and it was only necessary to observe the use made of the ice water to convince any one that the crowd fully appreciated it. The following ladies constituted the committee on table, Mrs. D. Kauffman, Mrs. Joseph Doty, Mrs, J. Lemon, Mrs. E. Hart, Mrs. R. Keiffer,

Report

Mrs. H. Sheets and Mrs. N. Keitley. The tables were spread with all the substantials and luxuries of the season, and thanks to the Committee, everything went off in "apple pie order." The committee on grounds had erected a large and commodious stand for the speakers and tables were prepared sufficient to accommodate the entire crowd. It is desired that special mention should be made of Dr. I. F. Markel, John K. and C. C. Stamen and D. Kauffman as well as others, who contributed so liberally in order tomake the day pass agrecably and thereby profitably to all. The people of Mifflin township contributed in labor and good will ever more than was necessary to make the day pass agreeably as well as to make it a day long to be remembered as an episode in passing time. Mr. Godfrey of the Ashland Press Office has received many compliments for the able manner in which he read Dr. G. W. TfilPs eloquent and interesting historical address relating.to past scenes in Mifflin and adjoining townships. Dr. Hill of the obituary committee made the following report giviny the mortuary list with the ages of those who have died since our last regular meeting in Aug. last. REPORT.

The following are the names and_ ages of the new inembers: Henry Keever, Milton, 77: Levi Lambright, Mifflin, 70; Robert Wilson, Vermillion, 64; Samuel Robinson, ee 70; Jane 2B. Taylor, Mifflin, 70;

Elijah Hart, Mifflin, 67; Nancy Black (widow of James Black), } Mifflin, 72 Joshua Campbell, Vermillion, 67; Samuel Culler, Mifflin, 71 ; John Scott, Mifflin, 63; Samuel Moore, Mifflin, (ETe Mary Strickland, Vermillion, 75 ; Jacob Mykrantz, Clear Creek, 71; Andrew Eighinger, Vermillion, 67. The address by Hon. B. Burns was listened to with intense interest.

Among the relics exhibited was a table used on the stand made over fifty years ago, an article of needle work nearly a huudred years old both belonging to John K. Stamen. A stuffed calf monster was shown by Samuel Moore. This calf had two heads, necks, shoulders, four front legs and two spinal colums running parallel along the back terminating with two tails. The body was united back of the shoulders and_ entirely normal behind thig point of intersection excepting the double spinal column,

Dr. 8. Riddle exhibited a nice collection of erystalized quarts of different characters and some were very pretty specimens. Dr. I. F. Markel had a nice collection of Indian relics, iarge and small stone axes, a bronze mortar made in 1724, also a large variety of Indian arrows. Juuther Young exhibtied a variety of Indian relics and Archieological and mineral specimens. C. C. Stamen also exhibited Indian relics, bones and an old rusty gun barrel all found on the Stamen farm.

All present will be pleased to see the thanks of the audience expressed to the Mifflin band for discoursing sweet music to enliven, and add variety to all.

The 6th Annual Meeting of the Ashland County Pioneer Association was held at the Court House in Ashland, Thursday, August 19th, 1880, pursnant to the call of the Executive Committee, President Josiah Thomas in the chair. After the meeting was called to order, the Pioneers sang an oldtime song, when the meeting was formally opened with pr ayer, Rev. Dr. Robinson officiating.

The Secretary's report including full reports of the special meetings held; one in Andrew Mason's grove, and the other at Stamen's grove in Mifflin Township. The Secretary called the attention of the meeting to the serious duties and labors made necessary for the chairman of the Obituary Committee, by the neglect of the Vice Presidents of the different Townships to report the deaths in their respective Townships leaving the entire burden on the shoulders of Dr. Llill, the Historian, to perform. Ile stated that for some time past, the Doctor had been in feeble health and was not able to perform such arduous duties. Le further stated that it would be but a minute's work to gather the few items essential, such as dat: of birth, where born, date of his or her first removal here, date of death, and the cause of death when known for the Vice Presidents, which they should report to the chairman of the Obituary Committee as soon as convenient. The Secretary further stated that he hoped that the Committee to be appointed for the selection of officers for the ensuing year, would be careful to select such men for Vice Presidents as would be certain to attend to such duties.

Gen. Williard Slocum, Dr. Geo. W. Hill and Major Urie were appointed a committee for the selection of officers for the ensuing year. During the absence of the committee the following persons handed in their photographs for preservation by the Society: Andrew Mason, Hsq., Francis Graham, Esq., Thomas Sprott, Jr., (now deceased, ) Dr. S. Riddle, Major G. W. Urie, Joseph Doty, Esq., and Jacob Gibson. On motion the Committee were instructed to prepare means for the preservation of these and others that are hereafter to be presented to the Society. Dr.S. Riddle gave notice that at our next annual meeting, a resolution would be offered to amend or rescind <Article No. 16, of the Constitution, having. reference to the payment of an annual fee of fifty ceits.

The Committee on Obituaries make the following report of deaths as having occurred since our special meeting at Mifflin, on the 27th of May last. John Robinson, aged 88; John Donley, 63; John Keller, 62; Thomas Sprott, Jr., 78, which with the twenty-three in number reported and published, at that time, give us twenty-seven deaths of Pioncers since our last annual meeting.

The Committee on theselection of officers for the ensuing year reported the following names, which report was unanimously adopted: Tor President, Hugh Burns, Esq., of Mifflin Tp.; for Vice Presidents, tor Clear Creek, Peter Vannoidstrand; Ruggles, Geo. W. Curry; Troy, John Smith; Sullivan, Geo. C. McConnell; Jackson, Thomas Cole, Jr.; Orange,. James M. Welch;

Dr. S. Riddle, from the Executive Committee reported the following committees of ladies: For the tables, Mrs. General Slocun:, chairman of committee, Mrs. Dr. Clark, Mrs. Dr. Riddle, Mrs. Major Urie, Mrs. Emanuel Swinefond, Mrs. James M. Welch, Mrs. Benj. Grosscup, Mrs. Jacob Frieze, Mrs. Robert McNabb, Mrs. Jane Hershey, Mrs. Eli Coleman, and others that the Secretary had no report of. 'The Floral Committee consisted of the following: Miss Rene Hill, Miss Abbie Riddle, Miss Lida Slocum, Miss Jennie Fulkerson, Miss Kate Kenny. Committee in charge of baskets: Benj. Huffman, Wm. Brown, and Geo. W. Urie.

After the election of officers the audience adjourned for dinner After the repast the meeting assembled in the Court room, when the Seer etary read the following telegram :

Mansfield, 0., Aug. 19, 1880 Hayesville, 0. ,Aug. 19, 1880

Cannot possibly be with you today. Am sorry. Signed, B. Burns. The following card was also received but too late to be read at the meeting: HAYESVILLE, 0. ,AUG. 19, 1880.

I have an engagement to preach in Pittsburgh next Sabbath and this will prevent my attending the Pioneer Society today. I was not aware that I had been chosen an honorary member; I therefore beg pardon for not attending the meetings. I have always, however, been interested in their proceedings and regret very much that I cannot have the pleasure of being with you on this occasion. Yours truly,

Rev. Dr. Robinson was called upon for remarks, to which he responded in an eloquent and impressive address, which was listened to with intense interest by the Pioneers present. Withont attempting to give any thing but a few salient points in his remarks, I will commence with his first remark: That he saw many gray heads in the audience that reminded him of the proverb, "that the hoary head is a crown of glory if it be found in the way of righteousness." Have we lived such lives that our gray hairs are to us a crown of righteousness?" In the latter years there is, not among the young that respect and reverence for gray hairs and old age, as in former years. How is it with us? Have we been leaving foot-prints on the sands of time, such as we should leave in the cause of truth and right ? Have our lives been such that our examples have been profitable toourselves and to others, especially the young? We have but little time left us to act. More than twentyfive ofour number have passed away since our last annual meeting. To many of us this is to be a farewell meeting. We may well ask ourselves: When shall we all meet again? In general, pioneers of a new country were such as fled from their locations at the approach of schools, churches, and other elements of a true civilization, and emigrated further on. But the pioneers. of this country were generally of a different class, who appreciated the requirements necessary to produce a condition of society, such as have become, developed from the foundations laid by them, and it is to them, to a certain extert, that we owe the blessings and the privileges that are bearing such truit in the present generation.

The Dr. excited the most intense interest trom the beginning to the end of his remarks. Lev. Thomas Beer, upon being called for, said he thought it would have been better for the meeting to have adjourned after having listened to such appropriate and feeling remarks as had been made. Ile further stated that he had been one among the earliest of the pioneers of this part of the County. In fact, he had been a pioncer twice. The first arrival was in October, 1821, when he came with his brother Richard and a cousin, John <Aten, who died in 1861. We built a log cabin in two days, cutting the logs and carrying them by hand, having neither horse or ox to assist us. We commenced clearing the land. Ashland was then known as Uniontown and contained but very few houses. Amongst the number were three still-houses, which were considered a necessity in those days. In January, 1822, he returned to the neighborhood of Pittsburgh and entered into the study and _ preparation tor the ministry. In 1830 he again came into the country and settled in what is now the North-eastern portion of Ashland County, where he engaged in the service of the church, having charge of several congregations. He subsequently removed on his farm in this (Montgomery) Tp., where he remained until the death of his wife, Margaret, who died March 25th, 1880, and in May removed with his family to Ashland. It will be 50 years in.a few week since his second pioneer life began. .At the conclusion of his remarks the following resolution was adopted:

Lesolved, That it bea part of the duty of the Executive Committee to procure speakers to address our pionecr meetings. On motion it was resolved that the pioneer society of Ashland County, feel under many obligations to the officers about the Court House for their liberality in opening the Court House and different offices for the accommo: dation of the society, and for their kind assistance. The Secretary has been especially asked to thank Mrs. Isaac Gates for her kindness in discommoding herself for the benefit of the society.

The tables were well supplied with substantials as well as dainties, and the lady who supplied that luscious pone, a true relic of pioneer days, deserves to live long and be abundantly blessed, and be induced to make one for each meeting as long as a single pioneer is left. The table ooquets were nicely arranged for which the floral committee will accept thanks. One hundred and fifty participated in doing justice toa good dinner. Previous to adjournment the audience sang tothe tune of Old Hundred from "All that dwell below the skies." On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Executive Committee.

Announcement

The Seventh Annual Meeting of the Ashland County Pioneer and Historica] Society will meet at the Court House in Ashland on Thursday, Aug. 18th, 188l. Col. Barnabus Burns of Mansfield will deliver the annual address. Other speakers will also be present. There will also be some demonstrations on the big and little wheels of olden time, by the ladies. It will no doubt be in- teresting to some of the young people to see an old lady spinning, rocking the cradle with a baby in it and smoking her pipe all at the same time. Let there be a general turn out of all the members of the Society, andas many more as feel disposed to come. Come everybody with well filled baskets of good things to eat, such as bacon and beans, johnny-cake and pone with some venison and bear meat if possible, and let us have one of the grandest old times the society hasever had. Also those who have the old style notes bring your books and let us have some old time music. And those who have relics - Indian or otherw{se or rare specimens of any kind--bring them along for exhibition. The meeting to be organized at 9 o'clock A. M.

Will all the papers in the county please copy, ss a cordial invitation is extended to the editorial staff of the county to participate in the exercises of the day, especially at the table.

Seventil Annual Meeting Of Tie Asiiland County Pioneer Historical Society

Pursuant to a eall of the Executive Committee the Ashland County Pioneer Association convened at the Court Ilouse in Ashland, O., Aug. 18th, 1881. The meeting was called to order by IIugh Burns, lisq., President of the Society. The meeting was opened by singing "Old America,' first by note and then the words belonging to the tune. After this the meeting was formerly opened with prayer, Rev. Dr. Robinson officiating.

The Seeretary read his annual report. including the full proceedings of the last annual ineetingg, which on motion was adopted. The Sceeretary again called the attention of the audience to the meagre reports of the Vice Presidents of the different townships whose duty it is to obtain the names of deceased pioncers, the dates of births, of deaths, and their removal into the county, all of which would be attended by very little trouble on their part. It is utterly impossible for the obituary committee to obtain anything like a cor.

rect list of the deceased pioneers who are going down to their graves unnoticed and unknown, as far as any historical record is concerned. It is to be hoped hereafter, the Vice Presidents will see to it that a proper statement is made to the obituary committee, so that every death may be placed on the records of this Society. The Secretary further stated that but very few of the townships had made any report at all, and our records at the best must be very imperfect.

Rev. Dr. Robinson from the committee on photographs made some remarks on the subject and urged immediate action on the part of members in procuring photographs of themselves and_ their wives, and depositing them with the committee for preservation as property of the Society. He further stated that but nine had thus far responded to the request made by the Society for them.

Dr. 8. itiddle called up his motion to rescind Art. 16 of the Constitution, notice of which was given at the last annual meeting, Aug. 19, 1880. The ayes and nays being called the motion prevailed and the article was declared rescinded. This article required the payment of annual dues of fifty cents. Dr. P. TW. Clark offered the following preamble and resolutions which were unanimously adopted by the Society.

Preamble

The Ashland County Pioneer Association being desirous of expressing their sentiments of approval and acknowledgment for the many services rendered this Society by Geo. W. Hill M. D., in collecting and collating the history of the pioneers of this county, and in acting as the chairman of. the obituary committee, and as he is now in fecble health and has been for some time. Therefore be it

Fesolved, That this action of the pioneers bespread upon the minutes of this Society. The meeting adjourned to the Court House yard where a speaker's standand seats had been previously prepared under the shade of the trees.

The audience being seated and order restored, the President introduced Col. B. Burns of Mansfield, who entertained them spell-bound with a masterly address, The speaker gave a succinct account of the poverty and trials of the early settlers, their habits and customs, their toils and amusements, and concluded by summing up their great achievements. He said 61 years ago last June, a hatless, shoeless, little boy passed up the streets of Ashland (then Uniontown) with his father and family and went on tothe place since known as the Kelly farm. We were then an unbroken family of seven, but now all the links are broken save your president, the oldest, and myself, the youngest of the family. Wecame on to the Kelly place in 1820 and moved on to the Hazlett, farm in 1821. After several removels finally settled on the place known as the Burns farm, which my father occupied until he died.

Among the earliest history of events, pioneers were spoken of and the very first was Cain, who pioneered into the land of Nod, and found a_ wife. Noah was the pioneer ship builder. Abraham was a pioncer, going out not knowing whither he went. Jacob was also a pioneer. He came to a well, met his cousin Rachel, kissed her, and lifted up his voice and wept. John the Baptist preceding the Messiah was a pioneer in the wilderness. Christopher Columbus conceived the idea that there was a western continent and he became a _ pioncer. Washington was a, pioneer. Benj. Franklin was also a pioneer in drawing lightning from the clouds. Thomas Paine was a pioneer. Robert Fulton, the man who first applied the power of steam as a propelling power to vessels, was a pioneer. Morse was a pioncer in utilizing electricity and giving to it the capacity of speech. The speaker here gave an anecdote, to wit, when Morse visited Washington to obtain an appropriation to assist in putting up the wire for his telegraph he consulted John Spencer, then one of the members of Tyler's cab. inet, who inquired how much it would cost the government to send a "package" by telegraph to New York? Like the Irishman who kissed the telegraph pole because he wanted to send a kiss fo his wife.

The speaker said that the village of Ashland was laid out in 1815, and then called Uniontown, but was changed to Ashland at the request of Francis Graham, who was obliged to have another name for the Post Office. He then gave a tribute to the memory of father Graham who has recently died.

The above is but a faint outline: of the address which was listened to with marked attention. On the conclusion of the address the meeting adjourned for dinner. Long tables were set with delicacies as well as_ substantials. Among the remembrances of the past was the golden johnny-cake, the luscions pone and the too well remembered hoe cakes made of corn meal, salt and water, and_ baked on a board. Tea and coffee sweetened with maple sugar was most certainly a reminder of the old days. After being bountifully supplied with a good dinner by the active committee of ladies the audience re-assembled inthe court room to _ finish the business of the day. On motion it was resolved that a committee of three be appointed by the chair to select officers for the ensuing year, whereupon the chair appointed Major Geo. W. Urie, Josiah Thomas and James Welch as such committee. The committee reported the following names for officers which on motion was unanimously adopted :

Rev. Mr. Chapman, at present residing at West Salem, was called on for a speech. He stated that at seven years of age he came with his grand father to Clear Creek, in 1825, and located in a place about a milea little to the South-east of Savannah and remained there until 1830. In the fall and winter of 1826 food was very scarce. We had to make graters and grate corn until it beeame too hard, when we had to peund it in kettles. We obtained our supply of meats from the swails of the Black River, where hogs were running wild, and game plenty. Went to school ina little log cabin which was situated a little North of Savan- nab. Money in those days was almost impossible to be obtained, and our only resource to obtain it was by digging Ginseng and the sale of whiskey made from our corn. If we obtained money sufficient to pay taxes and absolute expenses we were happy.

The above is hardly an outline of his interesting remarks, which were listened to with the deepest attention. After the conclusion of his remarks, spinping wheels and a cradle were brought in' and Mrs. Martin Mason, of Ashland, presided with an old-time motherly dignity, us she worked the treadle of the spinning wheel with one foot, and rocked the cradle with the other, The cradle contained a bonafide baby (borrowed for the occasion)' who seemed highly delighted with his part of the programme.

Dr. 8. Riddle exhibited a goodly variety of family relics - an old fashioned fire shovel, a spoon mould, old steel yards, a Bible 165 years old, woolen goods, brought by Mrs Stentz, iron ore of 95 per cent, from Lake Superior, and Indian relic by Wm. Gibson. Dr. Riddle had also a variety of Indian relics and mineral specimens on exhibition. Mr. Thomas Bushnell had some very valuable mineral and other specimens on hand for exhibition, but owing to the confusion they were not presented.

Prof. Rupert's singing class of girls entertained the audience in the Court House grove, after the adjournment from the Court room. There was also an exhibition of old time singing which gave universal satisfaction. The meeting was on motion adjourned subject to the call of the Executive Committee.

chanan presented to the society a last year's apple, perfectly sound, without a spot or blemish, to be given to the oldest pioneer present. On canvassing the crowd, it was found that Mr. Richard Beer was the oldest, and the apple passed into his possession. On receiving it, our uncle Dick grinned ala Davy Crocket, put the apple into his pocket and walked off, forgetting to limp or use his cane. J learn that the gift is carefully laid up in grateful remembrance of the fair donor.

A very large number were present; the largest that have ever attended our annual meetings. And although, perhaps, there may have been some unpleasant incidents, no more occurred than always follow pic-nic dinners in large crowds. It has been sugested thatno more gcneral tables be set. hereafter, but rather that they be true basket pic-nics. It is to be hoped that many such pleasant meetings may still be the lot of the pioneers.

The Obituary report being imperfect will be revised and published as soon as it can be done, There have been nearly 40 deaths since last annual meeting.

Second Special Meeting

The second special meeting of the Pioncers of Mifflin township, was held on Saturday, Sept. 10th, 1881, in Sebastian Culler's grove (the old Zimmer place) not far from the spot where the Ruffner, Zimmer tragedy took place on Sept. 10, 1812. The day was beautiful and one long to be remem: bered on account of the circumstances connected with the location.

3. A paper was read by Dr. S, Riddle, giving a sketch of one of the first pioneers of Ohio, who was killed by the Indians while crossing the Muskingum river near Zanesville, also a poem and a song of forty years ago.

4, Short speeches. First Dr. Yocum of Hayesville, was introduced who made a few remarks. Second a very appropriate and well timed speech by W. W. Armstrong of Hayesville. Third speech by R. P. Wallace a resident of Green township, who stated that he lived not more than five rods from the place where he was born.

5. The object and intention of the meeting was then fully set forth by Dr. 8S, Riddle in a few. briet remarks which were listened to with marked attention.

6. Adjourned for dinner which was a very nice affair. 'The ladies having selected a _ beautiful green spot onthe banks of the Zimmer's run. Spread their table cloths, arranged their eatables and invited all to partake, and all seemed to be well satisfied. The ladies certainly deserve great credit for the interest manifested on the occasion.

7. Dinner over, the meeting was again called to order by the President, Mr. Kauffman. A motion was then made by Dr. S. Riddle to erect a monument to the graves of those pioneermartyrs, buried in Mifflin township. The motion was seconded and remarks made by Messrs. B. Croninger, L. Lambright, W. Giffin, D, Kauffman, R. P. Wallace, W. W. Ar mstrong and Dr. S. Riddle. The motion being put, carried unanimously in favor of the crection of two monuments one at the Zimmer place and one at the Copus Hill.

and seconded that the following gentleman act as a committee to solicit funds for that purpose, in Mifflin. township: Daniel Kauffman, Samuel Culler, Benjamin Croninger, John Charles and Joseph Doty, also W. O. Porter and W. W. Armstrong to act for Vermillion township; R. P. Wallace and Warring Wolf for Green township, with a resolution to appoint like committees in all of the townships in the county, and 8. Riddle to superintend the canvass both in Ashland and Richland counties, all of which passed unanimously. The result was that for various reasons Samuel Culler, John Charles, Joseph Doty, W. O. Porter, R. P. Wallace, Warring. Wolf et al, declined to act. The committee then consisted of. D. Kauffman, Benjamin Croninger and Solomon Vail for Mifflin Tp.; Major G. W. Urie and S. Riddle for Montgomery T'p., S. Riddle taking the general oversight ot the canvass both in Ashland and Richland Counties as agreed upon.

9. On motion adjourned to meet on the copus hill the 15th day of September, 1882. Taking it all in all the meeting, although not as largely at - tended as some, was a grand success, and one of the most quiet and pleasant ones that we ever had. After adjournment quite a number went over to see the place where the Ruffner and the Zimmers were buried.

Mohecanville Meeting

A special meeting of the. Pioneers of Mohecan and Lake township, took place at the time and place designated, June 8, 1882. The day was beautiful and pleasant and many pleasant faces both old and young were there, and had it not been for the raising of a large barn in the neighbor- hood the attendence would have been much larger, but all those who were there enjoyed themselves splendidly and it will be to many a day long to be remembered.

4, Music by the choir, consisting of J. C. Thompson, J. Maurer, Rosella Brubaker, Alice King, Belle Maurer, organist, Mattie Raney, E. Howen, led by Martin Luther Smith of McKay. Piece, Blessed be the name of the Lord.

7. Dinner over, then carne the enrollment: of pioneers, all of whom were seated on the platform as follows: Rev. J. Exeell, 59 years ; J. H. Swain, 78; Elijah Bunyan, 53 ; Wm. J ones, 77; Wm. Brock, 61; Peter Long, 75: ; Henry Trease, 73; S. Riddle, 61 Mary Trease 70; Margaret Steinbaugh, 68 ; John Carns, 70; Elizabeth Horn, 71; Wm. Spittler, 73; Elizabeth Smith, 72; Michael Otto, 64; Elizabeth Brubaker, 80; David Dillier, 69; Lewis Chesrown, 71-;Samuel Black, 77 ; Z. T. Paulins, 59.

Pursuant to a call of the. Executive Committee the Ashland County Pioneer Association conven - ed at the Court House in Ashland, Ohio, Angust 19th, 1882. The meeting was called to order by Hugh Burns, Hsq., President of the Society. After singing an old-time piece, the meeting was formally opened by prayer, Rev. Mr. Baldwin officiating. The report of the Secretary was then made, giving an account of the proceedings of the last annual meeting, as well as the pic-nic meetings held since our last report The report on motion was adopted. The committee on photographs being absent no report was made. Report of Obituary committee wus rendered by Dr. 8S. Riddle, Historical Secretary, by townships, giving a full report of deaths in the County as far as known. The number of deaths occurring , during the past year, including those not reported at the last meeting is 54. The obituary report will be published in a future number of the paper, and as soon as perfected. under the auspices of the committee.

On motion of Dr. Clark the thanks of the Society was tendered Dr. S. Riddle for his laborious effort in obtaining the names of those who have died during the year. Mr. Thomas Bushnell exhibited his beautiful collection of historical, mineral and geological specimens, including ferns, calumets, etc., from the geological aye as well as specimens of coral, sea ferns belonzing to South sea waters of the present age. He also exhibited a powder horn 124 years old, and which had been in his family over one hundred years, Also an Indian or Mound builder's relic, supposed to have been dug out of a well, at the depth of 20 or more feet. Dr. Riddle also exhibited a variety of relics, minerals,

&c. Mrs. Hannah Spiece, of Ashland, exhibited a likeness of her grand-father, who was a soldier in the Revolution, taken when he was 107 years old; also a silk handkerchief given to her by her grandmother in April, 1857, who had had it 88 years before giving it to her grand-daughter; also a cape made by her grand-mother without glasses, when she was 107 years old; also a case knife given by her grand-mother when she was 107 years old, that belonged to her grand-mother, said to be over two hundred years old. Mrs. Spiece also exhibited a pair of hand towels, spun by herself and wove by her sister 42 years ago; also a plate bought by her mother 66 years ago. Rev. Mr. Roseberry being called upon, entertained the audience by some eloquent and appropriate remarks, referring to the past as well as present. Dr. Riddle then notified the audience that he had in his possession three apples of last year's growth, without spot or blemish, a present' from Mr. John Rumbaugh, which were to be given to the three oldest persons present. On canvassing the crowd it was found that Philip Kosht, aged 86, Jacob Gibson, 86 and Samuel Rowland, 80, were the oldest persons, 'and they were the recipients of the luscious fruit.

On motion it was resolved that we now proceed to the election of officers for the ensuing year, which motion was declared passed and the follow - ing persons were unanimously elected: For President, Daniel Kauffman, of Mifflin; Vice Presidents, Benjamin Croninger, Mifflin Township; Henry O'Hara, Green ; John Freshwater, Hanover ; John J. Wolfe, Lake; John J.. Winbigler, Mohecan; Thomas Bushnell, Vermillion; John P. Smalley, Perry ; Thomas Cole, Jr., Jackson ; Geo. C. McConnell, Jr., Sullivan; John Smith, Troy; George Curry, Ruggles; Arius Rumfield, Clear

Creek ; Scott Nelson, Milton; James Welch, Orange; David Carter, Montgomery. Dr. Clark was re-elected Recording Secretary, and Dr. Samuel Riddle permanent Secretary and Historian, Major Urie and Rev. Dr. Robinson were re-elected as obituary committee, and Dr. Robinson was continued on photograph committee. The following were elected as I'inancial or Executive Committee: Daniel Shopbell, Wm. Brown, Matthias Boffcnmyer, Williard Slocum and S. Riddle.

On motion the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the Executive Committee. The mecting was not as large as last year, as indeed could not have been expected, considering the large number of deceased pioneers in the last year. Yet it was well attended and we trust it was a profitable meeting to all, The labor on the part of the obituary committee in order to obtain any thing like a {ull and correct report is simply immense, and_ the Secretary would again urge the Vice Presidents of the different townships to still use more diligence in procuring the necessary statistics of those pioneers who decease during the coming year.

Names of the pioneers of Ashland County who have died since our last annual meeting Aug. 18, 1881, also a few others who had not been reported the previour year.

Mifflin Township. - Frederick Dale, born in- Petersburg, Sept. 4, 1827, died Aug. 8, 1881, aged 53 years, 11 months and 4 days. Christian King, born in Germany, and died Feb. 8, 1882, aged 82 years, 3 months and 8 days.

Mohecan Township. - Mary M. Winbigler was born at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, June 20, 1793, came to Ashland County, then Wayne, in 1819 and died Feb. 17, 1882, aged 88 years, 7 months and 26 days. Margaret Butdorff, (whose maiden name was Ream) died June 28, 1882, aged 55 years, 9 months and 13 days.

Green Township - Benjamin Castor was born in Beaver County, Pa., Sept. 16, 1809 and came to Ashland County in 1829 and died Dec. 14, 188], aged 73 years Joseph Gladden, born in Richland County, came into Ashland County in 1860 and died in 1881, aged 65 years. George Krouse, born in Montgomery County, .Pa., Aug. 1, - 1817, came to Ohio in 1888 and died Dee. 8, "ssi, aged 64 years. Fanny Littell Miller, born in Beaver County, Pa., Oct. 16,1808, came to Richland County in 1816 and died Oct 26, 1881, aged 73 years and 10 days Michael Shambaugh, born in Mifflin township Nov. 29, 1818 and died Oct. 24, 1881, aged 62 years, 10 months and 25 days. John Vanscoyac, born Oct. 28, 1824, in Green township and died Jan. 15, 1882 , aged 58 vears. Catharine Dilgard, born in Franklin County, Pa., came to Ohio in 1844 and died Jan. 1882, aged 73 years. Mary White, a resident of this County 60 years, died Jan. 30, 1882, aged 72 years. Mr. Derry, born in Virginia, came into this County in 1851 and died March 1, 1882, aged 64 years. Rev. Frank Eddy, born in Wayne County, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1832, came into Ashland County in 1868 and died March' 26, 1882, aged 49 years, '3 months and 21 days. John Wert, born' in Cumberland county, Pa., came to Ohio in 1827 and died April 8, 1882. aged 95 years. John oe born in Maryland,

May 31, 1827, came to Ashland County in 1864 and died April 10, 1882, aged 54 years and 10 months. Mrs. Anna Cromer, born in Berkley county, Virginia, Nov. 3, 1800 and died May 24, 1882, aged 81 years. G6 months and 24 days. Michael 'Toney, born in Pennsylvania, came to Ashland County in 1834 and died in June 1882, age not given. Cyrus Rowland, born in Green township, Ashland County and died in 1881, age not given.

Hanover Township. - Reuben Freshwater was born in Hancock County, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1803, came to Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1816 and to Loudonville in 1838 and died Dec. 17, 1881, aged 78 years, £ months and 9 days. Peter Vanhorn, came to Loudonville 67 years ago, dicd Jan. 28, 1882, aged 70 years, 2 months and 21 days. Joseph Beverly Sanborn, born in Chichester, New Hampshire. March 6, 1810, came to Loudonville with his wife and two little children the fall of 1837 and died March 8, 1882, aged 72 years and 2 days.

Vermillion Township,. - John Harper, Sr., was born in Virginia, came to Ashland County in an early day and died June 12, 1880, aged 96 years. Rosa McNall, (whose maiden name was Douney) was born in Treland in 1797 and came to Montgomery township, Ashland County in 1815 and died Oct. 9, 1881, aged 84 years, 5 months, George Buchanan was born in Washington county, Pa., in 1800, came to Ashland County in 1831 and died Thursday Aug. 10, 1882, aged 82 years.

Perry Township. - John Greenlun, born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1814, died Aug. 18, 1881, aged over 68 years, had resided in the county more than 41 years. Elizabeth Allison, born in 1820 and died Oct. 23, 1881, aged 62 vears, resid- ed in Perry township over 50 years. Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas, born in Westmoreland County, Pa., in 1807, died May 25, 1882. aged over 75 years, had resided in the county over 49 years. Malachia Stacher, born in Northumberland County, Pa., 1795 and died April 20, 1882, aged 87 years, resided in Ashland County over 48 years. Mrs. Mary J. Campbell, born in Green County, Pa., in 1816 and died May 25, 1882, aged 66 years. [lenry Shissler was born in Washington County, Pa., in 1818, came to Ashland County when four years of age and died June 25, 1882, aged 64 years. Adam Mish died in 1881, aged 71 years.

Jackson 'Township. - Frederick Plice, born in Wurtenberg, Germany, emigrated first tof Berks County Va., then to Jackson township, Ashland County and died Oct. 18, 1881, aged 87 years and 1 day,

Orange Township. - Samuel Leidigh was born in Lebanon County, Pa. February 17th, 1801, came to Orange Township, Ashland County, in 18£0, and died April Ist, 1881, aged 80 years, 1 month and 14 days. Mary Murray, whose maiden name was Chilcoat, was born in Pennsylvania, came to Orange Township in 1812 when 12 years of age, and died Sept. 6th, , 1881, aged 80 years. Wn. Fast was born in Green County, Pa... Mareh 26th, 1795, came with his parents to Richland County, Orange tp., now Ashland County, in 1815. Remained on the same farm until his death, which took place May 31st, 1882. Aged 87 years, 2 months and 7 days. John Ramsey was born near Baltimore, Md., in February, 1789, came into Wayne County, Ohio in 1817, and to Ashland County about the year 1820, and died Aug. 7th, 1882, in his 94th year.

maiden name was Daniels, was born in Williamstown, Mass., Jan. 10th 1799. Came to Ashland County, then ILuron, and settled in Ruggles Township in 1836 and died in March, 1882, aged 83 years.

Milton Township. - Margaret Nelson, whose maiden name was Williams, born iii Westmoreland County, Pa., Feb. 25th, 1821, came to Mifflin 'Township, Ashland Co., in 1823, remained _ till 1866, when she removed to DeKalb Co., Ind., where she died April 12, 1882, aged 61 years, 1 month and 15 days.

Montgomery 'Township. - Hannah Grubb, whose maiden name was Robinson, was born in Miami County, Pa., March 20th, 1802, came to Ashland, then Uniontown, in 1823, and died Dec. 26th, 1881, aged 79 years, 9 months and 6 days. Caroline M. A. Sprangle, whose maiden name was Ruth, born in Georgetown, D. C., June 20th, 1806, eame to Ashland A ug. Ond, 1835, and died Mar ch 14th, 1882, aged 75 years, 8 months and 20 days. Josiah Closson, born in Jefferson County, Ohio, Dee. 20th, 1820, came to Montgomery 'Vownship when a boy, and died in Ashland March 28, 1881, aged 61 years, 3 months, and 8 days. George KE. Crowell, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1811, came to Ashland in 1852, and died March, 1882, aged 71 years, 1 month and 3 days. ILenry Smith, born in Pennsylvania, cam: to Ashland County ia 18384 and died January 14th, 1882, aged 68 years, 10 months and 7 days. Judge Daniel W. Whitmore, boru iu Leicester, Livingston County, New York, Mareh 8rd, 1823, came to Ashland County in 1847, and died July 3rd, 1881, aged 58 years. Fanny E. Pratt, born in West Townsend, Windham County, Vermont,

17th, 1882, aged 52 years. Benjamin Kauffman was born in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County, May 12th, 1817, and died in Ashland, July 19th, 1882, aged 65 years, 2 months, and 7 days, Mrs. Jane Russell, wife of Samuel Russell, once of Ashland, died in Oregon in 1881. Aged 72 years,5 months and 9 days. Richard Beer, born in North Hampton County, Pa. Nov. 2\1st, 1796, came to Ashland County in October, 1821], and died in Ashland, June 24th, 1882, aged nearly 86 years. Judge T. J. Kenny, born in Buffalo, New York, Dec. 28rd, 1830, came to Ashland County in Feb., 1850, and stopped with J. M. Gorham in Sullivan. Taught a half term of school, vacancy, near Sullivan, then returned to M1. Gorham's, doing chores about the hotel during the summer, and in October of that year came to Ashland and commenced reading law with Smith and Allison. Itemained here until the time of his death which took place April 20th, 1882. Aged 52 years and 4 months. Total number of deaths. 51. S. Rippvs, [listorian.

Copus And Ruffner Monuments

The unveiling of the Copus-Ruffner monuments will take place on Friday Sept. 15, 1882. Will meet first in the morning at the Copus hill in Mifflin township. Ashland county, O. The meeting will be organized precisely at 10 o'clock A. M., at which place there will be appropriate speeches by Rk. M. Campbell, Esgq., of Ashland, and others. In the afternoon will meet at the Zimmer place. Speaking tliere by Henry C. Hedges, Esq., of Mansfield, ©., Dr. P. UW. Clark of Ashland, et al. Ag there will be no hotel accommodations there if will he necessary that everybody bring their baskets well-filled with good things to eat. Come everybody.

Ata meeting of the citizens and pioneers of Ashland and Richland Counties, held at Copus Hill, in Mifflin Township, Ashland County, Ohio, Sept. 15th, 1882, the President of Ashland County Pioneer Association, Daniel Kauffman, called the meeting to order. The programme of the first part of "the meeting was carried out by the local committee of Mifflin Township and the exercises were as follows: Ist. Music by the Mount Zion Band of Mifflin. 2nd. Opening prayer by the Rev. J. A. Hall. 3rd. Musie by the Band - "Our country 'tis of thee." 4th. Introductory and address of welcome by Rey. J. A. Hall. The further exercises of the day were handed over to the Pioneer Association and conducted by them. Rev. P. It. Roseberry responded to a call, and for a few moments entertained the audience with instructive, entertaining and feeling remarks. [ollowing his remarks the Hutt brother's band, of Moheeanville, favored the audience with one of their choicest selections.

By request of the President, Dr. 8. Riddle announced the program of the day. While delaying for the orator of the forenoon, remarks were made by Dr. Bushnell, of Mansfield, and Andrew Mason, of Ashland. M. IL. Gilkison, Esq., of Mansfield was introduced on the stand as being the first male child born in Mansfield, born on ground hog day, the 2nd of February, 1811. This was followed by music by the Mount Zion Band. The President having stated the object of the meeting as held for the purpose of unveiling the monuments erected to commemorate those who were killed by the Indians at Copus Ilill and the one erected on the farm of Michael Culler, called the Ruffner,

The Copus Monument

R. M. Campbell, Esq., was then introduced to the andience and held them spell-bound with one of his inimitable addresses. (See published address.) Following this was music by the Huff brother's band. Mrs. Sarah Vail, daughter of James Copus, and who was present at the time her father and three soldiers were killed, was in-. troduced to the audience. She is. now 83 years old. Mrs. Baughman, daughter of Capt. Cunningham, who assisted-in burying the dead at Copus Hill, was present and introduced to the audience. Adjourned for dinner.

Afternoon exercises were opened with music by the Mount Zion Band. Program was then announced for the afternoon by Dr. S. Riddle. A vote of thanks tendered to the sneakers' was tunanimously given; also a vote of thanks was given to - the bands present and to the makers of the monuments. The following resolution was offered by A. J. Baughman, of Mansfield, and unanimously adopted :

Resolved, That a vote of thanks be tendered on the part of the citizens of Ashland and _ Richland Counties, to Dr. Riddle, who first offered the resolution to erect these monuments; also to Daniel Kguffman, Benjamin Croninger, Solomon Vail and Major G. W. Urie who have taken such an active part in carrying out this noble enterprise. H. C. Hedges, Esq., was th 1i introduced to the audience and delivered a masterly address. (See published address.) At the close of his address the Huff brothers' band played a dirge. Following this Dr. P. H. Clark of Ashland, delivered a short address. (See published address). Music by the Mt. Zion band. Meeting then adjourned sine die.

The day was pleasant and everything passed as pleasantly as the managers could have desired. Of the.members present it is impossible to form any exact estimate. It is sufficient to state that the meeting was very large and the woods were full of them. All appeared satisfied and glad at this manifestation of justice to our dead heroes, though tardy and although seventy years have passed since they were massacred.

P.S. Harn says:in Pioneer life of Philip Seymour, (Zimmer) page 423, At the close of Dr. Clark's address, a procession of vehicles to the number of about twelve hundred was formed, and passed by the Copus monument as it was unveiled. The multitude then proceeded to the Ruffner monument, when it was also unveiled, and the 'ceremonies of the day thus ended.

It is proper also here to state that the monuments were both unveiled by J. I. Dorland and 8S. Riddle in the presence of the vast multitude.

Address By R. M. Campbell

I greet with pleasure this concourse of people, and extend congratulation to the old and young assembled here, on the historic hill today. We rejoice to behold this bright, auspicious morn, so full of interesting associations and memorable reminiscences. Though we meet to recall sad scenes and pay tribute to murdered valor, yet let us be thankful that we live in such an age as this, and snrrounded by such cheering circumstances as meet us on every hand, full of pleasant joy and spanning our whole heavens with enchanting prospects for the future of our native Jand. We commemorate today, a sorrowful event, yet full of comment for the present generation. Since Copus and companions fell, a full age of man by God's allotment, seventy years have passed away, seventy years. These hills are here as then, the azure sky above us, but almost every foot that then pressed the Virgin soil has forever ceased to patter. But blooming beauty, prosperity and happiness fill this valley, while choral songs of the descendents of hardy, brave,and_ enterprising pioneers mingle at the morning and evening sacrifice. It is a spontaneous, as well as a noble faculty of our being to connect our thoughts, our feelings, our sympathies and éven our happiness with what is distant in place and time. The past, the present and the future, are so intimately blended that we can not, if we would, completely separate them, one from the other. We are not creatures of isolation and exclusiveness, so as to live in the present only. We linger in historic ficlds with alternate tears and smiles, and gladden at the prospect of tuturity being blessed by the good that we have done.

We sometimes wonder if succeeding generations will develop new wonders in science, education and art, such as we have realized. We cast the horoscope of the future in vain to discover great events and occurrences, that will impress themselves on the minds of the then living, as the past has furnished no land marks for our guidance, and raised monuments for our adoration. The bat:tlefields of the dead past have been productive of many of the blessings and enjoyments we possess today, but none are more sacred than the fields of individual prowess and daring, whcre the advance guard in civilization's gr and ar my nobly fought and gloriously fell. Nearly three hundred years

Pioneer Historical Soclety

PIONEER HISTORICAL SOCLETY. 63 ago a Pilgrim bark, sped across the trackless Atlantic, freighted with a cargo of brave and independent men and women, who had heard of a land where God might be worshiped free from govermentai restrictions and reculations. They planted their fect on Plymouth Rock amid December's snows, where they could exercise unlimited freedom of conscience. That goodly land was intended by nature's God for something _ better, than howling beasts and savage men. There "amid the storm they sang, and thestars heard and the sea," and from that period to this, mankind have done honor to the Pilgrim fathers, and yearly bring their offerings to strew upon the rock where the Mayflower landed her devoted band. While justice may be tardy,. and our tributes to the heroes of noble deeds long deferred, yet they come at last.

Seventy years have passed since showers of missels were hurled against an humble cabin home, planted in the wilderness, which God_ intended should blossom as a rose; and one of the first in the grand army of pioneers, fell at the hands of savage cruclty. That cabin is now in dust, that more than warriors heroe's grave, for all these years has been unmarked, save the simple monument that wifely devotion reared upon the spot. Imagine, if you can, the scenes of seventy years ago, and the surroundings of this historic stound. Ohio as a state, was but 10 years old - a mere stripling in the race of confederated communities, Wafted from her Northern border over the unbroken forests came the low, ominous mutter: ngs af the imminent fearful conflict with Great

*ritain, soon to arouse anew the spirit that a few 'lecades before had canonized the doctrine that 'resistance to tyrants is obedience to God."